News for 02 November 2023
All the news for Thursday 2 November 2023
Pan American Games 2023 - 2 November 2023
Santiago de Chile, Chile
All times GMT -3
Men
1 Nov 2023 13:30 MEX v TTO (Crossover) 3 - 3 (2 - 0 SO)
1 Nov 2023 15:45 BRA v PER (Crossover) 8 - 1
1 Nov 2023 18:00 ARG v USA (SF) 2 - 0
1 Nov 2023 20:15 CAN v CHI (SF) 1 - 1 (2 - 3 SO)
Pool Standings
Women
01 Nov 2023 was a rest day
2 Nov 2023 09:30 URU v MEX (Crossover)
2 Nov 2023 11:45 CUB v TTO (Crossover)
2 Nov 2023 17:30 ARG v CAN (SF)
2 Nov 2023 19:45 CHI v USA (SF)
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Argentina men through to Pan Am finals with win over USA
The first men’s semi-final of the XIX Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile landed in favour of Argentina after a 2-0 win over a gritty and disciplined USA side. Two first half goals, one from each of Lucas Martinez and Santiago Tarazona, were the difference makers with no goals coming off Argentina’s seven penalty corners. 
Chile make history, qualify for Pan Am finals with shootout win over Canada
After a nailbiting shootout, with the rain pouring and the home crowd roaring, Chile made their first Pan American Games final with a 3-2 shootout win over Canada. In regular time, goals came in the second quarter from Canada captain Gordie Johnston and in the fourth quarter from Chile’s Franco Becerra.
Chile defeats Canada in semifinal shootout to advance to gold medal match
Canada’s gold medal bid comes to end in heartbreaking semifinal shootout loss
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
In a thrilling semifinal showdown at the 2023 Pan American Games, Chile emerged victorious in a nail-biting shootout against Canada, dashing the hopes of Canadians for a gold medal.
African Hockey Road To Paris 2024 - 2 November
Pretoria
All times GMT +2
Men
1 Nov 2023 14:00 ZIM v NGR (Pool A) 3 - 4
1 Nov 2023 16:00 EGY v ZAM (Pool B) 4 - 1
1 Nov 2023 18:00 KEN v GHA (Pool B) 1 - 3
1 Nov 2023 20:00 RSA v UGA (Pool A) 11 - 0
2 Nov 2023 16:30 NGR v ZAM (5//8)
2 Nov 2023 18:45 KEN v ZIM (5//8)
Pool standings
Women
1 Nov 2023 08:00 ZIM v NGR (Pool A) 1 - 2
1 Nov 2023 10:00 GHA v ZAM (Pool B) 7 - 1
1 Nov 2023 12:00 NAM v KEN (Pool B) 0 -1
2 Nov 2023 14:15 ZIM v NAM (5//7)
Pool Standings
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Kenyan men out of Paris Olympics
By Washington Onyango
Kenya's Constant Wakhura (right) and Charles Ashiundu in action against Zambia.[Africa Hockey Federation]
The national hockey men’s team are out of the 2024 Paris Olympic games.
Kenya exit 2024 Olympic qualifiers
By Agnes Makhandia
Kenya Men's hockey team was on Wednesday night eliminated from the ongoing 2024 African Hockey Olympic qualifiers after they were defeated by Ghana in their final pool match at the University of Pretoria in South Africa
Kenya see off Namibia to finish unbeaten in preliminary stage
By Washington Onyango
Alice Owiti of Kenya in action against Namibia during their final Olympic Qualifiers preliminary match in Pretoria.[Africa Hockey Federation]
National women’s hockey team maintained their unbeaten run at the ongoing African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 qualifiers in South Africa after seeing off Namibia 1-0 on Wednesday in their final preliminary group stage match.
South Africa Hockey Men complete perfect group stage with victory over Uganda
South Africa played Uganda in their final group stage with their place in the Semi-Final already secured due to the earlier result. Uganda knew they needed to merely contain the South Africans to less than a 14-goal deficit in order to make it through to the Semi-Final.
Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 - 2 November
Ranchi, Jharkhand (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
1 Nov 2023 was a rest day
2 Nov 2023 16:00 MAS v THA (One Pool)
2 Nov 2023 18:15 CHN v JPN (One Pool)
2 Nov 2023 20:30 IND v KOR (One Pool)
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Upbeat India take on Korea in final pool stage game
The stakes are high as India are aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak in the tournament and secure the top spot in the Pool stage, while Korea are eyeing to end the Pool stage on a high with a win against the hosts.
Indian women's hockey team players celebrate after a goal against Japan in their last Pool match at the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday
The Indian women's hockey team is set to take on Korea in their final pool stage match at the Asian Women's Champions Trophy in Ranchi on Thursday.
Vandana Katariya achieved 300 caps
By Tariq Ali
Indian women's hockey forward Vandana Katariya Katariya completed 300 international hockey matches during the course of the match India 2 - 1 Japan in the Jharkhand Women's Hockey Champions Trophy 2023, Ranchi.
Vandana Katariya is the first Indian women's hockey player to reach the 300 caps mark. Vandana Katariya made her debut in senior international hockey matches in 2011.
The following is the list of the players who appeared in 300 or more international matches:
Argentina
371 Luciana Aymar - 1998-2014
345 Noel Barrionuevo - 2006-2012
317 Carla Rebecchi - 2003-2020
306 Delfina Merino - 2009-2021
305 Racio Sanchez - 2007-2023*
Australia
345 Madonna Blyth - 2004-2016
303 Nikki Hudson - 1993-2009
Belgium
308 Nelen Barbara - 2012-2023*
302 Jill Boon - 2012-2019
Germany
389 Natascha Keller - 1994-2012
361 Nadine Earsting- Krienke - 1990-2007
347 Fanny Rinne - 1998-2012
329 Jane Muller-Wieland - 2009-2019
England and Great Britain
375 Kate Richardson Walsh - 1999-2016
355 Karen Browne - 1988-1999
335 Laura Unsworth - 2009-2023*
327 Jane Sixsmith - 1988-2000
306 Alex Danson Bannett - 2001-2018
India
300 Vandana Katariya - 2011-2023*
Ireland
316 Shirley McCay - 2007-2021
South Africa
347 Marsha Cox Marescia - 2001-2014
2023 Sultan of Johor Cup - 2 November
Johor, Malaysia
All times GMT +8
1 Nov is a rest day
2 Nov 2023 18:05 NZL v RSA (5-8th Place)
2 Nov 2023 20:35 GBR v MAS (5-8th Place)
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'Take it as a challenge Speedy Tigers'
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Kamal believes the Speedy Tigers were excluded from RTG due to their failure to win the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in September. NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers should view their expulsion from the Road to Gold (RTG) programme as a challenge to prove themselves in the Paris Olympic qualifiers in January.
Season defining match ups highlight Round 5 of JDH Hockey One League
The race for spots in the all-important top four is heating up as Round 5 of the JDH Hockey One League 2023 Season gets underway tomorrow night with HC Melbourne hosting Brisbane Blaze.
On target Ephraums eager for Blaze challenge
All eyes will be on HC Melbourne and the Brisbane Blaze this weekend as the two men’s teams go head-to-head at Melbourne Sports Centre – Parkville in what is shaping to be a striker showdown.
EYHL Men's and Women's Division 1 Previews - November 4th
The Irish EYHL Men’s and Women’s Divisions resume this weekend following their mid term break with a full round of fixtures in both Divisions.
NCAA Division 1 results - 2 November
Field Hockey Earns Spot In ACC Title Game
Box Score CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – North Carolina took an early lead and held on for a 3-2 victory over host Virginia Wednesday in the Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Tournament semifinals. On a chilly afternoon at the Cavaliers' Turf Field, the Tar Heels got goals from freshman Charly Bruder, sophomore Ryleigh Heck and graduate student Pleun Lammers to advance to Friday's championship game.
No. 1 UNC field hockey defeats No. 4 Virginia 3-2; advances to ACC Tournament championship match
By Caroline Wills
UNC junior back Kelly Smith (6) makes at pass at the field hockey game against Iowa on Aug. 27, 2023, in Karen Shelton Stadium. UNC lost 3-2 in overtime. Photo by Samantha Lewis / The Daily Tar Heel
The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (13-3, 5-1 ACC) defeated the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers (12-6, 3-3 ACC), 3-2, in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament, Wednesday afternoon in Charlottesville.
Fuchs wins Big Ten Coach of the Year, Northwestern earns seven all-conference selections
Alex Cervantes
Northwestern celebrates its Big Ten regular season crown. The Wildcats earned seven all-conference selections, along with a pair of individual honors, in the Big Ten’s postseason awards. Daily file photo by Yanyan Li
After securing its first outright Big Ten title in nearly three decades and a perfect 8-0 finish in conference play, Northwestern racked up a bounty of awards in the Big Ten’s annual postseason honors.
Missy Meharg’s many mottos prepare Maryland field hockey for postseason play
Coach Missy Meharg claps during Maryland field hockey's 2-1 win over Indiana on Oct. 22, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)
Missy Meharg has seen a lot during her 36 years at the helm of Maryland field hockey.
Aerial rule in hockey: Whistle inconsistencies are causing the confusion
'Just because it is tough to officiate does not mean we should get rid of it.'
By Sam Ward
Brendan Creed opts for an aerial at EuroHockey 2023 PIC: Worldsportpics
The aerial rule is probably the toughest rule out there because a lot of it is interpretation — it is so hard to have a black and white rule for it, which makes it so challenging.
Tributes paid to Geoff Poole: Neston, GB and Wales hockey international
Geoff Poole played eight times for GB and over 30 for Wales PIC: Neston HC
Tributes have been paid to Geoff Poole, who played for Great Britain and was an integral part of Neston HC in Cheshire, after the club announced he had passed away.