News for 18 August 2023
All the news for Friday 18 August 2023
EuroHockey Championship 2023 Women - 18 August
Mönchengladbach, Germany
All times GMT +2
18 Aug 2023 17:00 ENG v IRL (Pool B)
18 Aug 2023 19:30 GER v SCO (Pool B)
19 Aug 2023 11:00 BEL v ITA (Pool A)
19 Aug 2023 13:15 NED v ESP (Pool A)
19 Aug 2023 20:15 IRL v SCO (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
England Hockey Teams Embark on European Campaign With Eyes On Top Continental Prize
England Men's Team ready for the Euros 2023
The much-awaited EuroHockey Championships 2023 are upon us, and both Vitality England Women and Men's Team are all geared up to embark on their European campaign with eyes on the top continental prize. 
Ireland women set for Monchengladbach challenge
By Nigel Ringland
Katie Mullan and her Ireland team-mates will face England in Friday's opening game in Germany before further pool contests against Scotland and the hosts
Ireland's women return to action at the EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach, Germany this week.
EuroHockey Championships 2023: Women's Event Records
By Tariq Ali
EuroHockey Championships 2023 to be held at Warsteiner Hockey Park, Monchengladbach, Germany from 18 to 27 August 2023.
Following are the past records of Women's EuroHockey Championships 1984 - 2021:
Highest Scores of the Match:
15 - 0 Germany v Belgium, Amstelveen, 1995
15 - 0 Netherlands v Belgium, Cologne, 1999
14 - 0 Netherlands v Russia, Antwerp, 2019
13 - 0 Germany v Belarus, Antwerp, 2019
12 - 0 Soviet Union v Italy, Lille, 1984
12 - 0 Netherlands v Azerbaijan, Barcelona, 2003
11 - 0 Soviet Union v Austria, Lille, 1984
11 - 0 Ireland v Belarus, Antwerp, 2019
10 - 0 Netherlands v Sweden, Amstelveen,1995
10 - 0 Netherlands v Azerbaijan, Amsterdam, 2009
10 - 0 Spain v Poland, London, 2015
10 - 0 Netherlands v Czech Republic, Amstelveen, 2017
10 - 0 Netherlands v Scotland, Amsterdam, 2021
10 - 1 England v Ukraine, Cologne, 1999
Most Individual Goals in a Match:
8 goals - Natella Krasnikova, Soviet Union 11 - 0 Austria, Lille, 1984
Most Individual Goals in an Edition:
19 goals - Natella Krasnikova, Soviet Union, Lille, 1984
14 goals - Lissane Lejeune, Netherlands, London, 1987
13 goals - Mijntje Donners, Netherlands, Barcelona, 2003
11 goals - Dillianne van den Boogaard, Netherlands, Cologne, 1999
10 goals - Susan MacDonald, Scotland,
Amsterdam, 1995
Appearance in the Most Women's EuroHockey Championships:
8 Championships - Kate Richardson -Walsh - England
8 Championships - Helen Richardson -Walsh - England
8 Championships - Alex Danson - England
Attack, tactics, mental solidity: India heads to Asian Games as favourite
India will head to Hangzhou as the favourite following its near-perfect display in Chennai, where the Men in Blue not only won the Asian Champions Trophy but was also the only unbeaten side.
By Sudipta Biswas
Indian men's hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal against Malaysia in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on August 12. (Photo credit: Odisha Sports)
Indian men's hockey team won the Asian Champions Trophy just when it mattered the most. With the team's next assignment being the Asian Games in China, coach Craig Fulton could not have asked for a better preparation than this.
Women’s National Team camp in Charlotte serves as Pan Am Tune Up
New look Wolf Pack prepare for Pan American Games
Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to announce the 21-player roster that will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a test series and training tour. The last time Team Canada played official matches was at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
FIH confident that Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier can be staged in Pakistan despite disturbances
By Neil Shefferd 
The FIH is confident that Pakistan will be able to host its Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier in Lahore next year despite disturbances in the country ©Getty Images
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) says it is confident that the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier will be staged in Pakistan next year despite a call for it to be moved, due to recent disturbances in the country.
2023 4 Nations Junior Men's Invitational Tournament (Düsseldorf) - 18 August
Düsseldorf
All times GMT +2
18 Aug 2023 11:00 ESP v IND (RR)
18 Aug 2023 20:00 GER v ENG (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Pakistan team gears up for Asian Hockey-5 World Cup Qualifiers
It will take place in Oman
By Syed Intikhab Ali
Top three teams from Asia will qualify for the FIH Hockey-5 World Cup 2024 - FIH
KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is going to organise a training camp for the Asian Hockey-5 World Cup Qualifiers in Lahore from August 21-27, 'The News' has learnt.
Former India Olympian, Rupinder Pal Singh Signs With The Canberra Chill
The Canberra Chill are delighted to announce the signing of the former Indian international, dual Olympian and Commonwealth Games representative, Rupinder Pal Singh has signed with the Canberra Chill for the 2023 Hockey One season.
PC specialist Perabu not part of the Malaysian junior squad for Europe Tour
By Jugjet Singh
T. Perabu - Pic Courtesy of Mhc
KUALA LUMPUR: National junior hockey coach Amin Rahim has left penalty corner specialist T. Perabu out of his 22-member squad for the Europe Tour, casting doubt on the defender's chances of being included for the Junior World Cup (JWC) later this year.
Pahang Thunderbolts halt Penang's run to reach JHL final
By Jugjet Singh
SSTMI players celebrate reaching the JHL final at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Thursday. -PIC COURTESY OF MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Penang HA's superb run in the Malaysian Junior Hockey League (JHL) was halted by Pahang SS Thunderbolts in the semi-finals at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Thursday.
Small team, big results: Penang HA defy odds in JHL
By Jugjet Singh
Penang HA (in yellow) and BJSS Thunderbolts in action in Tuesday’s TNB Cup quarter-finals at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. -PIC COURTESY OF MHC
DIVISION Two champions Penang HA can stand proud of their amazing run in the Malaysian Junior Hockey League (JHL).
Hockey India announces 40-Member Core Probable Group for maiden Sub-Junior Women’s National Coaching Camp
The 40-member Sub Junior Women’s camp is set to commence on 21st August 2023
Hockey India on Friday announced a significant milestone in the development of grassroots hockey in the country. For the first time, a 40-member Women’s Sub-Junior Core Group has been formed for a National Coaching Camp which is set to commence on 21st August 2023 at the world-class Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. It is worth noting that former Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Rani will serve as a mentor and Coach for the camp.
Field Hockey Welcomes Liberty for Preseason Tilt
BOONE, N.C. – App State field hockey will kick off its 2023 preseason slate by welcoming the Liberty Flames to Brandon & Erica M. Adcock Field on Friday at 1 p.m.
South Africa's Hermanus first team hockey girls have good hearts
Bianca Du Plessis
Hermanus High 1st team hockey girls with tiny Jemma Boothroyd.
The Hermanus High School’s 1st team hockey girls have set some important goals; they not only want to play to win but make a difference with their Goals for Jemma initiative.