News for 04 October 2023
All the news for Wednesday 4 October 2023
Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Hockey Competition - 4 October
Hangzhou (CHN)
All times GMT +8
Men
4 Oct 2023 10:15 SGP v THA (11/12th Place) 2 - 3
4 Oct 2023 12:45 UZB v INA (9/10th Place) 1 - 4
4 Oct 2023 16:00 IND v KOR (Semifinal 1)
4 Oct 2023 18:30 CHN v JPN (Semifinal 2)
Final Pool Standings
Women
3 Oct 2023 10:15 IND v HKG (Pool A) 13 - 0
3 Oct 2023 12:45 MAS v KOR (Pool A) 0 - 5
3 Oct 2023 16:00 JPN v KAZ (Pool B) 8 - 0
3 Oct 2023 18:30 THA v CHN (Pool B) 0 - 12
5 Oct 2023 13:30 HKG v INA (9/10th Place)
5 Oct 2023 16:00 IND v CHN (Semifinal 1)
5 Oct 2023 18:30 JPN v KOR (Semifinal 2)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Live Scores
India and China record big scores in women's hockey
By Tariq Ali
Indian women's hockey team defeated Hong Kong by 13-0 (Half time 6-0) in the Pool A match at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium Hangzhou in the 19th Asian Games 2022. For the Indian team Vandana Katariya (3) and Deepika (3) scored hat tricks.
Following are the biggest scores for the Indian women's hockey team in the Asian Games
India 22-0 Hong Kong, New Delhi 1982
India 21-0 Kazakhstan, Jakarta 2018
India 13-0 Thailand, Bangkok 1998
India 13-0 Thailand, Guangzhou 2010
India 13-0 Singapore, Hangzhou 2023
India 13-0 Hong Kong, Hangzhou 2023
Chinese women's hockey team defeated Thailand by 12-0 (Half time 4-0) in the Pool B match.
Following are the biggest scores for the Chinese women's hockey team in the Asian Games
China 20-0 Indonesia, Hangzhou 2023
China 15-0 Hong Kong, Beijing 1990
China 15-0 Hong Kong, Jakarta 2018
China 13-0 Thailand, Guangzhou 2010
China 12-0 Thailand, Hangzhou 2023
China 11-0 Kazakhstan, Hangzhou 2023
The line ups for the Semi Finals in the Women's Hockey event in the 19th Asian Games 2022 Hangzhou:
Indian and Chinese teams will play in the first semi final and in the second semi final South Korea will fight against Japan on 5 October 2023.
For the records the following are the the Semi Finalists of the Women's Hockey event in the previous Asian Games
17th Asian Games, Incheon 2014
Semi Finals
(I) China 1-2 Japan
(II) South Korea 3-1 India
For the Bronze Medal
India 2-1 Japan
Final
South Korea 1-0 China
18th Asian Games, Jakarta 2018
Semi Finals
(I) Japan 2-0 South Korea
(II) India 1-0 China
For the Bronze Medal
China 2-1 South Korea
Final
Japan 2-1 India
Indian Women’s Hockey Team enters Semi-Finals of 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 with 13-0 win over Hong Kong China in their last Pool game
Vandana Katariya, Deepika, Monika, Deep Grace Ekka, Sangita Kumari, Vaishnavi Vithal Phalke, and Navneet Kaur netted goals for India
Hangzhou: The Indian Women's Hockey Team on Tuesday made it to the Semi-Finals of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, with a resounding 13-0 win over Hong Kong China in their last Pool A match. Vandana Katariya (2’, 16’, 48’), Deepika (4’, 54’, 58’) Monika (7’), Deep Grace Ekka (11’, 42), Sangita Kumari (27’, 55’), Vaishnavi Vithal Phalke (34’), and Navneet Kaur (58’) were the goalscorers for India.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team gears up for China clash in high-stakes Semi-Final showdown at 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022
India remained unbeaten in the group stage and topped the Pool A tally
Hangzhou: The stage is set for an epic showdown as the Indian Women's Hockey Team goes head-to-head against China in the 1st Semi-Final of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, scheduled to take place on Thursday. Both teams have shown remarkable form in the tournament, and a place in the Final is on the line in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
Unbeaten Indian Men's Hockey Team to face four-time Asian Games Champions Korea in 1st Semi-Final in Hangzhou
India will take on Korea in the all-important Semi-Final clash on Wednesday 
Hangzhou: The Indian Men's Hockey Team will face their toughest challenge yet at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, when the side led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh square off against four-time Champions Korea in the 1st Semi-Final on Wednesday. Dominant India, once again, ended the Pool Stage as table-toppers after picking a 12-0 win over Bangladesh on Monday.
Actual test await India
K ARUMUGAM
Its business end of the Asian Games hockey. The best four teams have entered the semis. What went awry is the FIH ranking! Second seeded Malaysia has been unseated by China who ranked 12 rungs below them.
Can the Indian Juggernaut flatten ageing Koreans?
ERROL D’CRUZ
The Indian camp must have heaved a collective sigh of relief after China deprived Malaysia of a semi-final spot in the 2022 Asian Games hockey in Hangzhou with a draw on Monday.
Arul looks past brickbats
By T. AVINESHWARAN
Back to the drawing board: National coach A. Arulselvaraj wants his charges to focus on the 5th-6th classification match. — S.S. KANESAN/The Star
THEY had come into the Asian Games with some big talk about winning the gold medal and qualifying for the Olympics.
CDM apologises for Speedy Tigers' Asian Games setback
By Syafiq Aznan
The Malaysian men’s team failed to reach the semi-finals after finishing third in Group B following a 4-4 draw against pool champions, China. -NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH
HANGZHOU: Chef de Mission Datuk Chong Kim Fatt has urged the Speedy Tigers not to lose their spirit after falling short of their target at the Asian Games.
MHC disappointed but believes Speedy Tigers will rise and qualify for Paris 2024
By Jugjet Singh 
The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) had not anticipated the Speedy Tigers missing out on the semi-finals at the Hangzhou Asian Games. The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) had not anticipated the Speedy Tigers missing out on the semi-finals at the Hangzhou Asian Games. - NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) had not anticipated the Speedy Tigers missing out on the semi-finals at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Disappointed Subahan keeps faith in team
By R. KIRUBASHINI
THE Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) are disappointed with the national team’s failure to qualify for the Asian Games semi-finals, but feel it is too early to press the panic button.
The slide of hockey powerhouses in Asia does not augur well, on or off the field
While India continues to be the outlier to the general Asian slide, a weaker continent will force the team to move more and more out in search of competitive experience.
Uthra Ganesan
Pakistan, one of the most successful teams in hockey history across competitions has appeared a very poor imitation of its former self, suffering a 2-10 defeat to India and, along with Malaysia, were sent packing from the Asian Games. | Photo Credit: AFP
The first time the Chinese media bothered to speak to one of their players post-match after a week’s hockey action at the Asian Games was on Monday night, following the men’s team’s incredible performance which saw it top Pool B and advance to the semifinals.
Jessica O’Connor calls time on her International Career
Jessica O’Connor first took to an international indoor court for South Africa on the 11 April 2014, in a 3-1 win over Namibia. 3 228 days later she would lead her country onto the court for the last time in a bronze medal match at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.
Tess Howard Nominated for The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 
Tessa Howard
England and Great Britain attacking midfielder, Tess Howard, has been nominated for the Changemaker Award at the prestigious The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2023.
The star of Nova Peris OAM continues to rise
Nova Peris’ legacy and standing as one of Australia’s best athletes has been further accentuated after she was announced as one of seven new inductees into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF).
England mull selection ahead of Junior Hockey World Cup
By Nigel Duncan
England and Scotland U21s go head to head PIC: Nigel Duncan
Simon Letchford, England and GB Hockey head coach for women’s elite development programme, was in reflective mode as he stood on the pitch at Glasgow’s National Hockey Centre following his side’s narrow win over a young Scotland combine in the second of two weekend challenge clashes.
Holders Bloemendaal set for massive test
Bloemendaal’s hopes of making it four EHL Men’s titles in succession will be put to a huge test in the KO16 on Saturday when they come up against Dutch rivals SV Kampong.
Kampong looking for more Barcelona brilliance
Winners of the Dutch Hoofdklasse regular season, SV Kampong are hoping they can capture the Barcelona spirit of 2016 when they came to the city to win the EHL crown.
Settled Royal Léopold squad hoping to reap good harvest at EHL
Royal Léopold return to the EHL after a two-year break having won the Belgian Honor Division last season with a sensational regular campaign.
Polo on a roll going into EHL KO16
EHL Men KO16 hosts Real Club de Polo will look to continue their encouraging start to the season following a trio of wins in the Spanish league.
NSW Pride launch 2023 Jersey with First Nations design
Defending champions NSW Pride today are excited to launch our 2023 jersey for the upcoming JDH Hockey One League season with our new official apparel supplier New Balance.
Regional Festivals provide great experience for young players
For the third year in a row, Hockey New Zealand’s regional festivals have once again been a success, offering a valuable platform for young, aspiring players to hone their skills, build friendships, and enjoy hockey. These events are important for their role in nurturing emerging stars and instilling a passion for the sport within a supportive community while also providing more opportunities for more players.
England Hockey's new strategy promises to make the sport more visible, relevant, and accessible
'Creating A Future for Our Game Together' - England Hockey's new strategy promises to make the sport more visible, relevant, and accessible
No. 7 Virginia field hockey falls to No. 5 Louisville
Cardinal defense limited the Cavaliers to just five shots all game.
By Alexa Mosley
Louisville defense shut out Virginia's usually powerful offensive corps. Courtesy Virginia Athletics
No. 7 Virginia traveled to Louisville, Ky., Friday afternoon for the second competition of their three game road trip. The Cavaliers (7-4, 1-2 ACC) were set to take on the No. 5 Cardinals (9-1, 1-1 ACC), who were undefeated at home at Trager Stadium. Ultimately, the Cavaliers were unable to spoil that Cardinal home winning streak, as a 2-0 Louisville victory earned them a 5-0 home record.