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All the news for Friday 1 September 2023

Hockey5s Asia Cup Salalah 2023 - 1 September
Salalah (OMA)

All times GMT +4

31 Aug 2023 10:00     INA v HKG (Challenger)     12 - 5 (4 - 3)
31 Aug 2023 11:00     IRI v AFG (Challenger)     12 - 2 (6 - 0)
31 Aug 2023 12:00     JPN v BAN (Elite)     3 - 10 (2 - 4)
31 Aug 2023 13:00     MAS v IND (Elite)     5 - 7 (3 - 3)
31 Aug 2023 14:00     OMA v PAK (Elite)     4 - 9 (4 - 3)
31 Aug 2023 16:00     HKG v KAZ (Challenger)     4 - 11 (0 - 5)
31 Aug 2023 17:00     AFG v INA (Challenger)     2 - 14 (1 - 6)
31 Aug 2023 18:00     IND v JPN (Elite)     35 - 1 (18 - 0)
31 Aug 2023 19:00     PAK v MAS (Elite)     5 - 5 (2 - 1)
31 Aug 2023 20:00     OMA v BAN (Elite)     6 - 7 (2 - 4)

1 Sep 2023 12:00     INA v AFG (9-11th Place)     15 - 2 (6 - 1)
1 Sep 2023 13:00     JPN v IRI (Crossover 1.1)     
1 Sep 2023 14:00     OMA v KAZ (Crossover 1.2)     
1 Sep 2023 18:00     HKG v INA (9-11th Place)     
1 Sep 2023 19:00     BAN v Winner M28 (Crossover 2.1)     
Sep 2023 20:00     MAS v Winner M27 (Crossover 2.2)     

Pool standings

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Relentless India beat Japan 35-1 in high-scoring encounter, beat Malaysia 7-5 in first game of the day

Maninder Singh, Pawan Rajbhar, Mohammed Raheel, Sukhvinder, Gurjot Singh, Jugraj Singh were on target for India against Japan,  Gurjot Singh, Maninder Singh, and Mohammed Raheel scored for India against Malaysia
 


Oman: The Indian Men's Hockey Team scripted stunning 7-5 and 35-1 wins over Malaysia, and Japan respectively at the Men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier in Salalah, Oman, on Thursday. In the second game of the night against Japan, Maninder Singh (1', 3' 5, 6', 9', 15', 20', 24', 25', 29'), Mohammed Raheel (3', 4', 11', 12', 17', 26, 26'), Pawan Rajbhar (2', 6', 10', 13', 23'), Gurjot Singh (12', 20', 21', 27', 30'), Sukhvinder (4', 8', 16', 22'), Captain Mandeep Mor (18', 23', 29'), and Jugraj Singh (15') were on target for India. For Japan, Masataka Kobori (29') scored the sole goal in the match.

Pakistan continue brilliant run in Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier

The Men in Green have not yet lost a game in the tournament


Pakistan have scored 54 goals in four games in the tournament — AHF

Pakistan hockey team defeated Oman 9-4 in their fourth match in the ongoing Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, in Salalah, Oman.

Pakistan down Oman, draw with Malaysia in Asian Hockey5s

LAHORE: Pakistan continued their domination in the Hockey5s Asia Cup as they beat Oman and played a high-scoring draw with Malaysia in Salalah, Oman on Thursday.

Unbeaten Pakistan top points table in Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifiers

Green Shirts on top with 13 points, followed by India with 12 points


Glimpse of the match between Pakistan and Japan. — AHF

With four wins and a draw, Green Shirts have grabbed the top spot on the points table with 13 points after their match with Malaysia ended in a draw with a score of 5-5.

Malaysia to face Iran or Japan for semis spot in Hockey 5s Asia Cup

By Jugjet Singh


Malaysia and India (in blue) in action during Thursday's Hockey 5s Asia Cup match in Salalah, Oman. - Pic courtesy of AHF

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Hockey 5s team played one of their best matches in the Asia Cup elite group to hold Pakistan 5-5 but still ended up third in Salalah, Oman, on Thursday.

Indian Men's Hockey Team gears up for crucial Semi-Final at Men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

India will next playoff against either Japan, Iran or Malaysia in the Semifinal on Saturday

Oman: The Indian Men's Hockey Team booked a spot in the Semi-Finals of the Men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier on Thursday after recording a thumping win over Japan and Malaysia. India beat Malaysia 7-5 with Gurjot Singh (7', 11', 17', 29' 30') scoring five goals, and Maninder Singh (12'), and Mohammed Raheel (21') getting a goal each against the opponents. Relentless India pushed past Japan with a stunning 35-1 win in their last Elite Group stage game with Maninder Singh (1', 3' 5, 6', 9', 15', 20', 24', 25', 29'), Mohammed Raheel (3', 4', 11', 12', 17', 26, 26'), Pawan Rajbhar (2', 6', 10', 13', 23'), Gurjot Singh (12', 20', 21', 27', 30'), Sukhvinder (4', 8', 16', 22'), Captain Mandeep Mor (18', 23', 29'), and Jugraj Singh (15') scoring goals in the match.

FIH President Tayyab Ikram engages with Afghanistan players at Hockey5s Asia Cup



The ongoing men’s Hockey5s Asia Cup 2023, which also acts as a qualifier for the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024, has a unique feature: the Afghanistan hockey team. Until their participation at the Hockey5s Asia Cup, Afghanistan hadn’t featured in an international hockey event in a long time, despite being a regular feature in Hockey at the Olympic Games in the mid 20th century, where they consistently earned respectable finishes.

Hockey 5 for Everyone



Hockey is constantly being reviewed in order to make it more dynamic, more entertaining, and safer. Rule modifications directly relate to these premises. But there's a greater purpose that adds to these goals, and that is for it to reach every corner of the world. Thus emerged Hockey 5, a variant that requires less space, less time, and fewer resources.

Hockey India felicitates Hangzhou Asian Games-bound Men's and Women's Hockey Teams

Federation makes the event 'doubly' special with parents and family members invited to celebrate the occasion



Bengaluru: Sunehra Safar hosted by Hockey India on Thursday in Bengaluru, witnessed a joyful and special send-off ceremony for the Hangzhou Asian Games-bound Indian Men and Women Hockey Teams.

Lalit Upadhyay returns to India hockey squad; Akashdeep Singh, Karthi Selvan dropped

Hockey India selectors dropped three players — Akashdeep, Karthi and defender Jugraj Singh from the champion side of the Asian Champions Trophy held in Chennai earlier this month.


India had won the Asian Champions Trophy recently. Image: PTI

Bengaluru: Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men’s hockey team selected for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Manpreet on Asian Games 2022: If we feel pressure of Olympic qualification, we might lose focus

The winner at Asian Games will earn a direct berth for the 2024 Paris Olympics - the perfect chance to avoid the tricky qualification rounds.

Ashwin Achal


Asian Games-bound Indian men’s hockey player Manpreet Singh during the felicitation function by Hockey India in Bengaluru on Thursday. | Photo Credit: K BHAGYA PRAKASH/THE HINDU

The Indian men’s hockey team is the favourite to win the Asian Games gold, given the side’s impressive title run in the recent Asian Champions Trophy at Chennai.

Get to Know the 2023 PAG Venue: National Stadium Sports Park



SANTIAGO, Chile - With less than two months to go before Team USA ventures to Santiago, Chile for the 2023 Pan American Games, get to know the competition venue.

Junior World Cup – Women’s Roster Announcement

Back-to-back Junior World Cup Appearances for the Junior Women’s National Team



Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce the 18-player Junior Women’s National Team roster bound for Santiago, Chile in November for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup.

No-confidence move against PHF officials gathers pace as former Olympians meet

Kashif Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: A number of Olympians, headed by former Pakistan Hockey Federation president Akhtar Rasool and current congress members, gathered in Islamabad on Thursday and lamented the declining standards of national game in the country.

Weekend College Games: September 1 - 6


Photo: Katie Peverada

Each week, USA Field Hockey highlights upcoming college games to watch. This edition covers Division I for the week of September 1 to 6.

This Week in ACC Field Hockey



CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) - Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey moves into its second weekend of regular-season action, with six of the seven teams playing two games over the holiday weekend.

Field Hockey Kicks Off Philly Weekend Friday



PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The North Carolina field hockey team dives into a two-game weekend at the ACC/Ivy League Conference Crossover on Friday, taking on the host Penn Quakers at 2 p.m at Ellen Vagelos Field.

No. 3 Maryland field hockey weekend preview: Terps to host Duke and Boston College in Big Ten/ACC Cup

The Terps look to remain undefeated.

By Ryan-Martin


Maryland field hockey hosts the Big Ten/ACC Cup this season for the first time since 2018. Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics.

No. 3 Maryland field hockey returns to College Park this weekend for its opening home games.

Love Island and Marathon Deli: Maura Verleg, Rayne Wright’s bond goes beyond field hockey

Holliday Woodard


Rayne Wright fistbumps a teammate during Maryland field hockey's 6-1 win over New Hampshire on Sept. 11, 2022. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback)

Maura Verleg and Rayne Wright are most well-known for being co-captains of the No. 3 Maryland field hockey team. But when they’re not playing, the best friends have a relationship founded on Love Island and Marathon Deli.

Field Hockey Travels to Face Kent State



EAST LANSING, Mich.-- Michigan State Field Hockey (1-1) travels to Kent, Ohio for its third-straight road trip to start the 2023 season. MSU will take on Kent State (0-2) on Friday, Sept. 1 at 3 p.m.

Bryant visits Providence Friday afternoon



SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team makes the short trip to Providence on Friday to face the Friars at Lennon Family Field. First touch is set for 3:00 p.m.

Weekend Preview: Field Hockey Hosts Boston University and Ohio



Orono, ME - The University of Maine field hockey team plays host to Boston University and Ohio in the second weekend of the regular season.

Field Hockey Heads North to Face Maine, Ohio

BOSTON – The Boston University field hockey team will head north for a pair of games to kick off its September schedule. The Terriers will face Maine on Friday (Sept. 1) before taking on Ohio in a neutral-site contest on Saturday (Sept. 2).

FIH President Tayyab Ikram appointed to IOC Olympic Solidarity Commission



The International Hockey Federation (FIH) was delighted to learn this week that FIH President, Tayyab Ikram, has been appointed by the International Olympic Committee’s President, Thomas Bach, to the IOC Olympic Solidarity Commission.

Hockey player's life saved by Chippenham club's defibrillator

By Marie Indge


Arno Van Oorstehout was recovering in hospital after his ordeal

Money has been raised for a second defibrillator at a sports club after their first machine saved the life of a visiting hockey player.