News for 15 August 2023
All the news for Tuesday 15 August 2023
EuroHockey Championships Germany 2023: Preview, full schedule and how to watch live
Two Olympic quotas are on the line in Mönchengladbach, Germany as Europe’s top nations battle it out to qualify for Paris 2024. Find out everything you need to know about the high-stakes competition, with the semi-finals and finals live on Olympics.com.
By Sean McAlister
Frederique Matla of Team Netherlands celebrates with teammate Felice Albers (2021 Getty Images)
The wait is over.
The EuroHockey Championships 2023 begins this week (18-27 August) in Mönchengladbach, Germany with nothing less than Olympic qualification on the line.
EuroHockey Championship 2023: Teams' Performance
By Tariq Ali
The Men's and Women's 2023 EuroHockey Championship - I will be held at Warsteiner Hockey Park, Monchengladbach, Germany.
Men's event is to be starting from 19 to 27 August, 2023.
The Participating teams are
Pool A: Austria (AUT), Belgium (BEL), England (ENG) and Spain (ESP)
Pool B: France (FRA), Germany (GER), Netherlands (NED) and Wales (WAL)
The performance of the participating teams in Men's EuroHockey Championship I
Teams First Last App Gold Silver Bronze Best Ranking
AUT. 1970 - 2017. 5. 0. 0. 0. 7th (in 2009 and 2017)
BEL. 1970 - 2021. 18. 1. 2. 2. Gold (in 2019)
ENG. 1970 - 2021. 18. 1. 1. 7. Gold (in 2009)
ESP. 1970 - 2021. 18. 2. 3. 1. Gold (in 1974 and 2005)
FRA. 1970 - 2021. 15. 0. 0. 0. 4th (in 1970)
GER. 1970 - 2021. 18. 8. 4. 3 Gold (in 1970, 1978, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2011 and 2013)
NED. 1970 - 2021. 18. 6. 7. 4. Gold (in 1983, 1987, 2007, 2015, 2017 and 2021)
WAL. 1970 - 2021. 10. 0. 0. 0. 6th (in 1978, 1999 and 2019)
The Women's event is to be starting from 18 to 26 August 2023
The Participating teams are:
Pool A: Belgium (BEL), Italy (ITA), Netherlands (NED) and Spain (ESP)
Pool B: England (ENG), Germany (GER), Ireland (IRE) and Scotland (SCO)
The performance of the teams in the Women's EuroHockey Championship I
Teams First. Last. App. Gold Silver Bronze Best Ranking
BEL. 1984 - 2021. 11. 0. 1. 1 Silver (in 2017)
ITA. 1984 - 2021. 9. 0. 0. 0. 7th (in 2007 and 2015)
NED. 1984 - 2021 15. 11. 2. 1. Gold (in 1984, 1987, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2019 and 2021)
ESP. 1984 - 2021. 15. 0. 2. 1. Silver (in 1995 and 2003)
ENG. 1984 - 2021. 14. 2. 2. 6. Gold (in 1991 and 2015)
GER. 1984 - 2021. 15. 2. 7. 4. Gold (in 2007 and 2013)
IRE. 1984 - 2021. 14 0. 0. 0. 5th (in 1984, 2005, 2009 and 2019)
SCO. 1984 - 2021. 12. 0. 0. 0 5th (in 1991)
Speedy Tigers need to artfully control tempo of the match, says captain Marhan
The Speedy Tigers need to artfully control the tempo of the match when facing teams like India that play a high-intensity game, if they wish to end the wait of over two decades to play at the Olympics, says the national men’s hockey squad captain Marhan Jalil. - AFP pic
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers need to artfully control the tempo of the match when facing teams like India that play a high-intensity game, if they wish to end the wait of over two decades to play at the Olympics, says the national men's hockey squad captain Marhan Jalil.
Sacrifices of the Speedy Tigers
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia coach Arul Selvaraj is greeted by his wife K. Soloseeni and his two daughters after arriving at KLIA from Chennai on Sunday. -- NSTP/ ROHANIS SHUKRI
KUALA LUMPUR: Sacrifice is the keyword in sports, and the family members of players, as well as the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) have put in a lot in their fight for a place in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023 review: Concerns remain, but Fulton’s vision is taking shape
After arriving in Chennai 68 hours before its first match and a lone session for the players to get a feel of the newly-laid turf at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, the Indian team went through a lot in 10 days to emerge victorious on a dark, muggy night.
Uthra Ganesan
This Indian hockey team is known for its unwavering determination and exceptional fitness. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU
The Indian men’s hockey team won its fourth Asian Champions Trophy title, cheered on by a capacity crowd. It burnished its credentials as the top side in the continent, at par with the best in the business, and set both the template and expectations for the Asian Games just over a month away.
After another Asian Champions Trophy title, Indian hockey team driven by greater challenges
Indervir Grewal
Manpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Mandeep Singh were among India’s top performers. PTI
It would not be very constructive to read too much into India’s triumph in the Asian Champions Trophy. Apart from an obvious morale boost before the
Pride of Punjab: Harmanpreet, Shamsher & Gurjant shine in India's win in hockey
Neeraj Bagga
(L-R) Harmanpreet Singh , Shamsher Singh, Gurjant Singh
Three stars of the national hockey team that played a pivotal role in clinching the Asian Champions Trophy, which concluded in Chennai yesterday, hail from Amritsar. Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Shamsher Singh and Gurjant Singh who played a vital role in the victory hail from here. They were part of the Indian hockey squad that had played in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics too.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey: World wants to see India vs Pakistan contests; still a charm to it
Hockey India’s president Dilip Tirkey talks about the future of India v Pakistan matches, impact of head coach Craig Fulton and more.
Aashin Prasad
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey is optimistic about the men’s team’s future under new head coach Craig Fulton. | Photo Credit: PTI
Sportstar caught up with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on the sidelines of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai to talk about Craig Fulton, the revival of the Hockey India League (HIL), the future of India-Pakistan bilaterals, and more.
Pakistan hockey team camp for Asian Games to start on August 20
It will be held at Bunda Hockey Ground
By Abdul Mohi Shah
Pakistan hockey players celebrate after scoring a goal - AHF
ISLAMABAD: The national hockey camp for preparations for the 19th Asian Games will start here at the Bunda Hockey Ground from August 20 and the players are expected to report on August 19.
Brisbane camp crucial for Jillaroos’ World Cup preparation
A week long Jillaroos camp that includes a tri-series of matches, is being held in Brisbane this week as Australia’s U21 Women’s Squad continues preparations for the 2023 FIH Women’s Junior World Cup.
Players will be taken forward for initial assessment into the England Age Group squads
Players will be taken forward for initial assessment into the England Age Group squads from the Talent Academy Festival, DiSE Cup, previous England Age Group squads and Open Nominations.
Day Two Results: 3rd Khelo India Junior Women’s Hockey League (Phase-1) 2023, New Delhi
New Delhi, 14th August 2023: Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, SAI Shakti, Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy, Har Hockey Academy, SAI Bal and Salute Hockey Academy won their respective Pool games on day 2 of the 3rd Khelo India Junior Women's Hockey League (Phase- 1) 2023 on Monday in New Delhi.
Field Hockey Set to Open with Three Exhibitions Matches at Home This Week
East Lansing, MI - Michigan State Field Hockey will get an early glimpse of two of their Big Ten opponents when they play Northwestern and Michigan to kick off the season. The Spartans finish their three exhibition games against in-state rival, Central Michigan.
UMaine Field Hockey Complex grand opening set for Friday
Orono, Maine -- The University of Maine is set to officially open the new UMaine Field Hockey Complex with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, Aug. 18.
‘INDIA’S GAME’ film premiere tomorrow at Bhubaneswar
K. ARUMUGAM
To commemorate the 75th year of India’s Independence, Government of Odisha and Hockey India are bringing out a documentary entitled ‘India’s Game: Story of a team that united a Nation”. The film celebrates the role of Indian hockey in creating a sense of nationalism and identify for the Indians, pre and post-independence era.