News for 11 October 2023
All the news for Wednesday 11 October 2023
Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia vows to qualify for Paris Olympics
Indian women’s hockey team faced a huge setback of not being able to qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024 after being knocked out by China in Asian Games semi-finals.
Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia poses for a photo on her arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport after wining a bronze medal in the Asian Games held in China. | Photo Credit: ANI
Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia has no doubt in her mind that her side will be there at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite the huge setback of not being able to qualify for the global showpiece at the Asian Games in Hangzhou recently.
Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023
Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 20-member Indian women’s hockey team that will be travelling for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 set to take place from 27th October to 5th November.
Savita Punia will be the captain of the women’s team taking part in Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 20-member Indian women’s hockey team that will be travelling for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 set to take place from 27th October to 5th November.
Final Match Schedule – African Hockey Road to Paris 2024
Revised Fixtures (rev. 10-10-2023) by the AfHF for the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 (M/W) taking place during the period from 29 October to 5 November 2023 at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria – South Africa.
Vantage Black Sticks announce squads ahead of crucial qualifier
Off the back of a positive end to the 2022/23 season, including a competitive European tour and first win over Australia since 2016, the Vantage Black Sticks Men (VBSM) are announcing a largely unchanged squad for the year ahead; while the Vantage Black Sticks Women (VBSW) bring in a couple of familiar faces as they continue building momentum.
‘Sincere efforts needed to revive Pakistan hockey’
Mohammad Yaqoob
LAHORE: Expressing utter disappointment at Pakistan hockey team’s disastrous show in the recently-held Asian Games which included a 10-2 drubbing at the hands of India, former Olympian Samiullah Khan on Tuesday said the crisis demands all stakeholders while keeping aside vested interests combine and work sincerely for the revival of the national game.
How the greed of 60 marks lured PR Sreejesh to hockey
(ANI Photo)
NEW DELHI: A "flat-footed" athlete, PR Sreejesh had a specific aim in his mind when he decided to become a hockey player - securing 60 marks in annual exams without having to study.
From Countryside to Countrywide, the Thundersticks players’ journey to the top
The Perth Thundersticks showed all of Australia that they are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s JDH Hockey One season after two stunning 4-1 season-opening victories over Canberra Chill last weekend.
Cash incentives await Perak if they retain Razak Cup crown
By Aftar Singh
The Perak Hockey Association (PHA) will reward their state team with cash incentives if they retain their Razak Cup crown for the fourth consecutive time. Pic Courtesy of Persatuan Hoki Perak Pha
KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak Hockey Association (PHA) will reward their state team with cash incentives if they retain their Razak Cup crown for the fourth consecutive time.
NCAA Division 1 results - 11 October
Northwestern back atop NFHCA poll as nation’s No. 1 team
Alex Cervantes
Northwestern huddles during a game. Following a 2-0 triumph over Iowa, Northwestern is now the No. 1 team in the country. Daily file photo by Micah Sandy
Following a 2-0 shutout of No. 3 Iowa on Friday, Northwestern has leapfrogged North Carolina to claim the No. 1 spot in the latest NFHCA National Coaches Poll.
'Moments of mental lapse': UNC field hockey concedes sudden-death goal against Liberty
By Caroline Wills
UNC midfielder Jasmina Smolenaars (22) defends the Tar Heels' during the field hockey game against Liberty on Oct. 8, 2023. UNC lost to Liberty 1-2. Photo by Ava Sharon / The Daily Tar Heel
Down to six players and a goalie for the second round of overtime, sophomore forward Ryleigh Heck, encircled by four Liberty defenders, had the ball tapped away at the top of the circle. Heck, and many of her teammates, held up their arms, asking for a foul for an illegal back stick hit.
Day 2 Results: 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men & Women West Zone Championship 2023
Chhattisgarh: The second day of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men & Women West Zone Championship 2023 in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, saw Hockey Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, and Chhattisgarh Hockey register wins in their respective matches in the Sub Junior Women’s category, while Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Hockey Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh Hockey emerged victorious in their respective games of the Sub Junior Men’s category.
Australia’s #HockeyHeroes volunteer photo competition a huge success as winners announced
The winning entries of Hockey Australia’s #HockeyHeroes volunteer photo competition have been announced. The inaugural competition was a resounding success, with over 150 people submitting photos in what is a true testament to the many volunteers in the sport across the country.