News for 31 October 2023
All the news for Tuesday 31 October 2023
Pan American Games 2023 - 31 October 2023
Santiago de Chile, Chile
All times GMT -3
Men
31 Oct 2023 is a rest day
Pool Standings
Women
30 Oct 2023 09:30 ARG v TTO (Pool A) 21 - 0
30 Oct 2023 11:30 MEX v CAN (Pool B) 0 - 5
30 Oct 2023 17:30 URU v USA (Pool A) 0 - 3
30 Oct 2023 19:30 CHI v CUB (Pool B) 2 - 0
01 Nov 2023 is a rest day
Pool Standings
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Argentina tops Pool B with big win, Canada oust Mexico to seal semifinal spot
On the final day of women’s pool play it was a convincing 21-0 victory for the Argentina Leonas at the XIX Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Canada beat Mexico 5-0 to seal up second spot in Pool B. With the wins, Argentina and Canada move on to the semi-final rounds and will play each other in the cross-over.
USA and Chile lock in for semifinals despite gritty final pool play games
It wasn’t easy but the job was done and the USA advance to the semifinals after a 3-0 win over Uruguay to top Pool A, while Chile edged a spirited Cuba side 2-0 to top Pool B on Day 6 of the XIX Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The USA will face Chile in their cross-over match up for a spot in the finals.
Final round win vaults Canada into semifinal position
Johansen’s Hat Trick Leads Canada to Resounding Victory Over Mexico
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
Canadian field hockey fans had reason to cheer today as the Women’s National Team secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Mexico in the final group stage match at the 2023 Pan American Games. The win assured Canada’s place in the semifinals and a date with Argentina.
USMNT Top Brazil to Finish Second in Pool B at Pan American Games
SANTIAGO, Chile – The No. 23 U.S. Men’s National Team faced No. 35 Brazil in their final pool game of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023. USA jumped to an early 2-0 first quarter lead and added another two in the second. The Wolves sealed it with one more in the third on their way to a 5-1 win.
T&T’s stickmen go down against Canada 4-nil
by RACHAEL THOMPSON-KING
T&T’s men’s hockey team upped their defence to put on a much-improved performance in their final group stage match but fell to a 4-0 loss against Canada at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile on Sunday.
Argentina men's and women's teams displayed high scores
By Tariq Ali
Both men's and women's hockey teams of Argentina scored more than 20 goals in their matches in the XIX Pan American Games 2023, Santiago, Chile.
Argentina men's hockey team defeated Peru by 22 - 0 in the last Pool A match of the event.
Following is the list of the highest scores of the match in the Men's Hockey in the Pan American Games:
Argentina 30-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Chile 25-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
United States 23-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Trinidad and Tobago 22-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Argentina 22-0 Peru, Santiago, 2023
Argentina women's hockey team defeated Trinidad and Tobago by a massive margin of 21 - 0 in the last Pool A match of the event
Following is the list of the highest scores of the match in the Women's Hockey in the Pan American Games
Argentina 25-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Argentina 21-0 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, 2007
Argentina 21-0 Peru, Lima, 2019
Argentina 21-0 Trinidad and Tobago, Santiago, 2023
Chile 20-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Argentina women's hockey team defeated Trinidad and Tobago by 21-0 during the course of the match Agustina Gorzelany scored 6 goals.
Following is the list of players who scored 6 or more goals in a match in the Women's Hockey in the Pan American Games:
7 goals - Deniela Infante - Chile 20-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
6 goals - Alegandra Gulla - Argentina 25-0 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
6 goals - Soledad Garcia - Argentina 13-1 Chile, Santo Domingo, 2003
6 goals - Agustina Gorzelany - Argentina 21-0 Trinidad and Tobago, Santiago, 2023
African Hockey Road To Paris 2024 - 31 October
Pretoria
All times GMT +2
Men
30 Oct 2023 10:00 KEN v ZAM (Pool B) 1 - 0
30 Oct 2023 12:00 GHA v EGY (Pool B) 0 - 1
30 Oct 2023 16:00 ZIM v UGA (Pool A) 2 - 1
30 Oct 2023 20:00 NGR v RSA (Pool A) 2 - 8
31 Oct 2023 is a rest day
1 Nov 2023 14:00 ZIM v NGR (Pool A)
1 Nov 2023 16:00 EGY v ZAM (Pool B)
1 Nov 2023 18:00 KEN v GHA (Pool B)
1 Nov 2023 20:00 RSA v UGA (Pool A)
Pool standings
Women
30 Oct 2023 08:00 NAM v ZAM (Pool B) 2 - 3
30 Oct 2023 14:00 KEN v GHA (Pool B) 3 - 2
30 Oct 2023 18:00 NGR v RSA (Pool A) 0 - 4
31 Oct 2023 is a rest day
1 Nov 2023 08:00 ZIM v NGR (Pool A)
1 Nov 2023 10:00 GHA v ZAM (Pool B)
1 Nov 2023 12:00 NAM v KEN (Pool B)
Pool Standings
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Kenya hit Zamiba to revive Olympic hopes
By Agnes Makhandia
Kenya Men's Hockey team Monday struck late to secure a 1 - 0 win against Zambia in the ongoing 2024 African Hockey Olympic qualifiers at the University of Pretoria in South Africa
Masibo strikes as Kenya bounce back to edge Zambia in Olympic qualifiers
By Washington Onyango
Kenya's Constant Wakhura (right) in action against Zambia.[Africa Hockey Federation]
The national men’s hockey teams on Monday picked their first win at the ongoing African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 qualifiers in South Africa after narrowly defeating Zambia 1-0.
Kenya qualify for Olympic qualifiers semis
By Washington Onyango
Maureen Owiti (left) of Kenya in action against Ghana.[Africa Hockey Federation]
Kenya national women’s hockey team on Monday won their second pool matches at the ongoing African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 qualifiers in South Africa.
Impressive Kenya hit Ghana to storm Olympic qualifiers semis
By Agnes Makhandia
Kenya Women's Hockey team Monday booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 African Hockey Olympic qualifiers with a match to spae after a 3 - 2 win over Ghana at the University of Pretoria, South Africa
South Africa Hockey Men put one foot in the Semi-Final with Nigerian win.
Due to other results in the pool, the South African Hockey Men knew they could not mathematically secure a semi-final spot, but they could all but virtually assure they would be in the final four with a victory over Nigeria.
South African Women secure Semi-Final place at the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024
The South African Hockey Women secured their place in the semi-final of the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 Qualifier on a cold evening at Tuks Sport in Pretoria. Having beaten Zimbabwe 10-0 on the opening night the South Africans knew anything other than defeat would secure a place in the final four.
SA Secure Semi-Final Berth for the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024
South Africa’s Onthatile Zulu was in the thick of most of South Africa’s attacking moves against Nigeria on Monday evening, with the host team winning 4-0 to qualify for the African Hockey Road To Paris semi-finals at the University of Pretoria in Tshwane on Monday, 30 October, 2023. Photo: ES MEDIA
South Africa won their second African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 Qualifier tie against Nigeria 4-0 in inclement conditions on Monday evening, and had to put in a big effort to maintain their Group A leader position at the Olympic qualifier tournament, at the Tuks Hockey Astro in Pretoria, Tshwane, South Africa, on Monday, 31 October, 2023.
Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 - 31 October
Ranchi, Jharkhand (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
30 Oct 2023 16:00 KOR v MAS (One Pool) 1 - 1
30 Oct 2023 18:15 THA v JPN (One Pool) 0 - 4
30 Oct 2023 20:30 CHN v IND (One Pool) 2 - 1
31 Oct 2023 16:00 KOR v THA (One Pool)
31 Oct 2023 18:15 MAS v CHN (One Pool)
31 Oct 2023 20:30 JPN v IND (One Pool)
Pool standings
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Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023: India and Japan Secure Hat-trick of Victories, Malaysia Holds Korea to a Draw
Ranchi: The women's hockey teams of India and Japan recorded their third consecutive victories here at the Marang Gomke Jai Pal Singh Munda AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in the ongoing Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 on Monday. India defeated China 2-1, while Japan beat Thailand 4-0. In another match, Malaysia held Korea to a 1-1 draw.
Speedy Tigresses hold fancied Korea to a draw in Ranchi
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia’s Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar (right, in yellow) scores against South Korea in a women’s Asian Champions Trophy match in Ranchi, India today. PIC COURTESY OF AHF
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team secured an unexpected 1-1 draw against Asian Games runners-up South Korea in the Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi, India, today.
Indian Women's Hockey Team defeats China 2-1 in a thrilling contest at Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023
Deepika and Salima Tete scored a goal each for the Indian team
Ranchi: The Indian Women's Hockey Team registered a thrilling 2-1 victory in their third match of the ongoing Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023. Deepika (15’) and Salima Tete (26’) netted a goal each for India, while China's lone goal came from Jiaqi Zhong (41').
India beats China 2-1 to go top of table
India came into the game against China on Monday with a point to prove and answer a few questions on form and abilities and by the end of the game, the players had done both, registering a 2-1 win to go top of the table.
Uthra Ganesan
FILE: | Photo Credit: ANI
India came into the game against China on Monday with a point to prove and answer a few questions on form and abilities and by the end of the game, the players had done both, registering a 2-1 win to go top of the table at the Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy here.
In a spectacular game India emerges winner over China 2-1
It was supposed to be the best contest of the tournament, and it veritably turned out to be so. Host India and the reigning Asian Champions China dished out an exciting stuff at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh hockey stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Day 3 of the Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy, and thankfully crowd favourite India emerged victor (2-1).
Vandana Katariya: Taunted and told not to play, hockey trailblazer set to become first Indian woman to play 300 international games
On Tuesday, Vandana will reach a milestone that no other woman player in the country has achieved before — make 300 international appearances.
Written by Vinayakk Mohanarangan
Vandana Katariya will take the field against Japan at the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday. (Courtesy Hockey India)
Growing up in Haridwar, Vandana Katariya was mocked for playing hockey. When she ignored the noise around her, broke stereotypes and became a trailblazer in the sport of her choice, she was subjected to casteist slurs.
2023 Sultan of Johor Cup - 31 October
Johor, Malaysia
All times GMT +8
30 Oct 2023 16:05 RSA v GBR (A) 1 - 2
30 Oct 2023 18:05 AUS v GER (A) 2 - 2
30 Oct 2023 20:35 IND v NZL (B) 6 - 2
31 Oct 2023 16:05 GER v GBR (A)
31 Oct 2023 18:05 RSA v AUS (A)
31 Oct 2023 20:35 PAK v MAS (B)
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Power play saves the day for Germany in SoJC
By Jugjet Singh
Playing at the Taman Daya Stadium, Australia were clinical in their approach and outclassed Germany in every department for three quarters, but the Germans did not roll back and concede defeat. PIC COURTESY OF AHF
JOHOR BARU: Malaysian fans watched a preview of Australian and German mastery before the December Junior World Cup, which saw a comeback as well as a scuffle and power play at the end game before the match ended 2-2 in Group A of the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) on Monday.
Last gasp Great Britain deny South Africa at Sultan of Johor Cup
South Africa and Great Britain met in their second Sultan of Johor Cup group game in Malaysia on Monday, both looking to bounce back from opening day defeats and keep their semi-final hopes alive.
India storm into Semis with a stunning 6-2 win over New Zealand
Amandeep Lakra (2’, 7’, 35’) scored a hat-trick while Arun Sahani (12’, 53’) scored a double and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52’) scored for India
Johor Bahru (Malaysia): The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team remained on course to defend their title with a stunning 6-2 triumph over New Zealand that put them in the Semi-Finals of 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 here on Monday. Amandeep Lakra (2’, 7’, 35’), Arun Sahani (12’, 53’) and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52’) got on the scoresheet for India, while Luke Aldred (29’, 60’) scored a brace for New Zealand.
Malaysia play for pride, seek revenge against Pakistan in SoJC
By Jugjet Singh
(FILE PHOTO) Malaysia faced New Zealand in the Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC). Malaysia will have a chance for revenge in a crucial Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) Group B match. -BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: In May, Pakistan thrashed Malaysia 6-2 in the Junior Asia Cup semi-finals in Oman.
Burras look better than Malaysia for JWC
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia are still raw in certain aspects while their rivals, Australia, look well oiled for the Junior World Cup (JWC) on Dec 5-16 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2023: One month to go! 
We are just one month away from the start of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2023 as Santiago, Chile gears up to welcome the global hockey family and put on a great show!
Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team’s preparations in full swing for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023
The prestigious tournament is scheduled to be held from 29th November to 10th December 2023
New Delhi: With just a month to go for the eagerly-anticipated FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023, preparations are up and running for the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team as they aim to lift the prestigious trophy. The FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 will be held in Santiago, Chile, from 29th November to 10th December 2023. A total of 16 teams will be taking part in the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023.
New coaching structure for Australian Indoor Hockey
Australian Indoor hockey has reached a significant juncture with the announcement of a new coaching line up and structure aimed at lifting the levels of the sport and achieving greater and sustained success at the top level.
Introducing Australian Indoor hockey’s new coaching team
They are the group who have been assigned to take Australian Indoor hockey forward and to the next level.
Real Deal Beale lights up the Chemist Warehouse Blaze Tracker in Round 4
Round 4 saw the Blaze take the field in front of a bumper home crowd, with Daniel Beale returning to the Blaze for the first time this season…and did he have a huge game!
England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division Weekend 7 Review
The England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division is well underway as teams start to show their skills with Surbiton storming ahead at the top of the Vitality Women's League and Old Georgians still just sit top of the Men's League with Surbiton just behind on goal difference.
Division I College Games: 2023 Conference Tournaments
With post-season conference tournaments taking place, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference in Division I, II and III.
Tayyab Ikram: A Visionary Leader in the World of Field Hockey
M Zawar
Tayyab Ikram's journey to becoming the President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is a testament to his unwavering dedication, passion, and profound understanding of the sport. As a prominent figure in the field of field hockey, his leadership has brought about remarkable changes and innovations to the sport at both the international and grassroots levels.
English hockey umpire racks up 500 matches
Umpire David Howell was clapped at Sugden Road PIC: NPUA
David Howell has become only the second umpire to reach 500 National League appointments.
How world beach hockey came to be recognised by FIH
Aims to make beach hockey the most exciting beach sport in the world
We speak to Greg Mill, president of World Beach Hockey Ltd, after the format was recognised recently by the International Hockey Federation (FIH)