News for 03 September 2023
All the news for Sunday 3 September 2023
Hockey5s Asia Cup Salalah 2023 - Finals
Salalah (OMA)
All times GMT +4
2 Sep 2023 11:00 PAK v OMA (Semifinal 1) 7 - 3 (4 - 2)
2 Sep 2023 12:00 IND v MAS (Semifinal 2) 10 - 4 (3 - 2)
2 Sep 2023 13:00 AFG v HKG (9-11th Place) 5 - 12 (1 - 7)
2 Sep 2023 14:00 KAZ v JPN (7/8th Place) 9 - 1 (1 - 1)
2 Sep 2023 16:00 IRI v BAN (5/6th Place) 6 - 7 (3 - 3)
2 Sep 2023 17:00 OMA v MAS (3/4th Place) 5 - 4 (2 - 2)
2 Sep 2023 18:00 PAK v IND (Final) 4 - 4 (3 - 2) (0 - 2 SO)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Indian Men's Hockey Team defeats Malaysia in Semis, sets up Final Showdown Against Pakistan Today
Oman: The Indian Men's Hockey Team will take on traditional rivals Pakistan in the inaugural Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 today. The Indian Team confirmed their spot after a comprehensive 10-4 win over Malaysia in the Semi-Final on Saturday. Meanwhile, Pakistan reached the Final after defeating Oman 7-3 in the first Semi-Final. India's previous meeting against the opposition in the tournament in the Elite pool stage match had ended with Pakistan winning 5-4.
Malaysia thrash Iran, face India in Hockey 5s Asia Cup semis
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) and Iran in action in Saturday's Hockey 5s Asia Cup match in Salalah, Oman.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reached the semi-finals of the Hockey 5s Asia Cup by hammering Iran 6-1 in Salalah, Oman, on Saturday.
India claim double gold at Hockey5s Asia Cup 2023
The inaugural Hockey5s Asia Cup came to an end today at Salalah, Oman as both Indian women’s and men’s teams claimed the gold medals. The top three finishers (men and women) were guaranteed a spot at the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024. Joining India in the women’s podium, and securing their spot at the World Cup, were Thailand as silver medalists, and Malaysia as bronze medalists. In the men’s competition, joining India in qualifying for the World Cup, were Pakistan who won the silver medal and Malaysia, who finished fourth behind Oman, who took bronze. As Oman have already qualified for the World Cup as hosts, Malaysia take the third available spot from Asia.
Indian Men's Hockey Team beat Pakistan 4-4 (2-0) in thrilling Final to win the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup
Hockey India announced Rs 2.00 Lakh for each player and Rs 1.00 Lakh for each support staff
Oman, 2nd September 2023: The Indian Men's Hockey Team were crowned Champions at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup on Saturday, which also served as Asia's qualifying tournament for the FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024, defeating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0) in the all-important Final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024. For India, Mohammed Raheel (19', 26') Jugraj Singh (7'), and Maninder Singh (10') were on target in the regulation time, while Gurjot Singh and Maninder Singh scored for India in the Shoot-Out to script their win. For Pakistan, Abdul Rehman (5'), Captain Abdul Rana (13'), Zikriya Hayat (14'), and Arshad Liaqat (19') scored the goals.
Pakistan lose on penalties against India in final of Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier
The match ended 4-4 after normal time
Pakistani players failed to convert any of their penalty during the shootouts — AHF
Pakistan's hockey team was unlucky as they lost against India in the final of the Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier on penalties after the match ended 4-4 in the normal time on Saturday in Salalah, Oman.
Pakistan beaten by India in thrilling Asia Hockey5s Qualifier final on penalties
SALALAH - Pakistan faced a heartbreaking defeat as they lost to arch-rivals India on penalties in a nail-biting final showdown at the Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier. The highly anticipated match ended 4-4 in regular time on Saturday in Salalah, Oman.
India won Men's Asian Hockey5s Qualifiers 2023
By Tariq Ali
Indian men's hockey team also won the gold medal as women's hockey team won the gold medal in the 1st Men's Asian Hockey5s Qualifiers 2023 at Sultan Qaboos Youth Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman from 29 August to 2 September, 2023.
India defeated her arch rival Pakistan in the final by two goals to nil in the shootout, while the full time scores were 4-4.
The host Oman defeated Malaysia by 5-4 for the bronze medal.
Eleven teams participated in the event divided into two pools according to their rankings:
Challenger Pool: Iran, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Afghanistan
Elite Pool: India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, the host Oman and Japan
The Final Standing:
1 India 2 Pakistan 3 Oman 4 Malaysia 5 Bangladesh 6 Iran 7 Kazakhstan 8 Japan 9 Indonesia 10 Hong Kong 11 Afghanistan
India, Pakistan and Oman, the top three teams qualified for the FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup, 2024, Muscat Oman. Oman as the host of the world cup event already qualified, therefore, Malaysia also qualified for the world cup.
The Highest teams' Scores of the match
Challenger Pool:
19-3 Kazakhstan v Afghanistan
15-2 Indonesia v Afghanistan
14-2 Indonesia v Afghanistan
12-2 Iran v Afghanistan
12-5 Indonesia v Hong Kong
12-5 Hong Kong v Afghanistan
12-7 Hong Kong v Afghanistan
12-8 Iran v Kazakhstan
11-4 Kazakhstan v Hong Kong
10-1 Iran v Japan
Elite Pool:
35-1 India v Japan
26-1 Pakistan v Japan
18-2 Malaysia v Japan
15-1 India v Bangladesh
15-6 Pakistan v Bangladesh
14-4 Oman v Japan
12-2 India v Oman
10-3 Bangladesh v Japan
10-4 Malaysia v Oman
10-4 India v Malaysia
10-5 Malaysia v Bangladesh
Highest individual Scores of the match
Challenger Pool:
7 goals - Aman Yelubayev, Kazakhstan v Afghanistan
7 goals - Mohammadali Salehipour, Iran v Kazakhstan
7 goals - Fathur Mochamad, Indonesia v Afghanistan
6 goals - Chi Him lu Felix, Hong Kong v Afghanistan
6 goals - Prastyo Alfandy, Indonesia v Afghanistan
5 goals - Fathur Mochamad, Indonesia v Hong Kong
5 goals - Chi Him lu Felix, Hong Kong v Afghanistan
5 goals - Duisengazy Agymtay, Kazakhstan v Japan
Elite Pool:
10 goals - Maninder Singh, India v Japan
8 goals - Abdul Rana, Pakistan v Japan
7 goals - Mohammed Raheel, India v Japan
6 goals - Anuar Akhimullah, Malaysia v Japan
5 goals - Liaqat Arshad, Pakistan v Japan
5 goals - Pawan Rajbhar, India v Japan
5 goals - Gurjot Singh, India v Japan
5 goals - Abdul Rana, Pakistan v Oman
5 goals - Abdul Rana, Pakistan v Oman
5 goals - Gurjot Singh, India v Malaysia
Top Scorers of the event
Challenger Pool:
18 goals - Duisengazy Agymtay, Kazakhstan
17 goals - Fathur Mochamad, Indonesia
16 goals - Chi Him lu Felix, Hong Kong
15 goals - Mohammadali Salehipour, Iran
Elite Pool:
22 goals - Abdul Rana, Pakistan
22 goals - Maninder Singh, India
21 goals - Mohammed Raheel
17 goals - Anuar Akhimullah, Malaysia
15 goals - Liaqat Arshad, Pakistan
'Unwavering dedication,' PM Modi praises Indian Men's Hockey team for Hockey5s Asia Cup win
Indian Men's Hockey team wins the Hockey5s Asia Cup in a thrilling final against Pakistan. PM Modi congratulates the team. India emerged victorious with a final score of 4-4 (2-0 in the Shoot-Out) to secure the championship.
PM Modi praises Indian Men's Hockey Team for Hockey5s Asia Cup win. (Photo: PM Modi/X)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian Men's Hockey team for their triumphant performance in the Hockey5s Asia Cup.
Malaysia lose to Oman but still qualify for Hockey 5s World Cup
Malaysia and Oman (in red) in action in the Hockey 5s Asia Cup third place playoff in Salalah on Saturday.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's and women's Hockey 5s teams broke new ground when both qualified for the inaugural World Cup in Muscat, Oman on Jan 24-31.
‘Real ambition’: Scots face tricky road back to 2025 EuroHockey
By Nigel Duncan
Scotland must face matches to secure EuroHockey A status PIC: Worldsportpics
Goalkeeper Lucia Caruso made two brilliant saves in the first quarter of Scotland’s clash with Italy in Pool C of the European Championships, A Division, which ultimately cost the Tartan Hearts an automatic place among the elite of European hockey in two years time.
Murugappa Gold Cup: Hockey Karnataka beats Indian Army in sudden death, to meet Indian Railways in final
The victory ensured that Hockey Karnataka made its maiden final against Indian Railways, which shut out Punjab National Bank 3-2 in another last-four clash.
K. Keerthivasan
Hockey Karnataka made its maiden final against Indian Railways, which shut out Punjab National Bank (PNB) 3-2 in another last-four clash. | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan
It’s ironic that Sumeet Pal Singh, one of the best strikers of the 94th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament, missed a shot in sudden death, allowing Hockey Karnataka to win the semifinals 4-3 on Saturday.
NCAA Division 1 results and stories - 3 September
NCAA Division 1 results - 3 September
Ohio Field Hockey Defeats Boston, 2-1
ORONO, MAINE – The Ohio field hockey team (1-1) gained its first win of the season Saturday afternoon (Sept. 2) against Boston University (1-2), winning 2-1.
Minutewomen Fall 2-1 To No. 13 Harvard On Friday Afternoon
AMHERST, Mass. -- The Minutewomen (2-1, 0-0) fell 2-1 to No. 13 Harvard (1-0, 0-0) on Friday at Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex in Amherst, Mass. In a game dominated by defense and excellent play in the midfield, UMass was able to get on the board in the third period but fell to a Harvard team that owned the shot advantage throughout the game.
Field Hockey Continues Weekend Homestand Against Lafayette
UMass heads to Orono, Maine for a neutral site clash with No. 2 Northwestern on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Broadcast and live stat information will be made available closer to gameday.
Secondary riches
Ijaz Chaudhry 
Two Pakistani players marking an Indian during the 1973 World Cup semi-final
By winning the inaugural hockey World Cup in 1971, Pakistan had completed the Grand Slam of hockey, having already taken gold in field hockey at the 1968 Olympics and the 1970 Asian Games. Then, at the 1972 Olympics, Pakistan reached the final, where they lost to host West Germany 0-1. But they lost something more.