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News for 07 November 2023

All the news for Tuesday 7 November 2023


HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah Men's International Indoor Tournament 2023 - 7 November
Ipoh, Perak

All times GMT +8

6 Nov 2023 09:30     RSA v HKG (RR)     19 - 0
6 Nov 2023 11:00     NAM v NZL (RR)     3 - 2
6 Nov 2023 12:30     AUS v MAS (RR)     2 - 8
6 Nov 2023 14:30     RSA v NZL (RR)     6 - 1
6 Nov 2023 16:00     HKG v AUS (RR)     2 - 24
6 Nov 2023 17:30     MAS v NAM (RR)     5 - 7

7 Nov 2023 is a rest day

8 Nov 2023 09:30     HKG v NAM (RR)     
8 Nov 2023 11:00     MAS v NZL (RR)     
8 Nov 2023 12:30     AUS v RSA (RR)     
8 Nov 2023 14:30     MAS v HKG (RR)     
8 Nov 2023 16:00     NAM v RSA (RR)     
8 Nov 2023 17:30     NZL v AUS (RR)    

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre



Malaysia thrash Australia 8-2 in indoor hockey

By Jugjet Singh


- Pic courtesy of MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: In a rare feat, the national men's indoor squad whipped Australia 8-2 in their opening Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup match at the Indera Mulia Stadium in Ipoh today.





SA Indoor Hockey Men make splash on opening day of Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup



The South African Indoor Hockey Men began their road to the 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup at the inaugural Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup in Malaysia on Monday. Missing a few players from the World Cup squad including the Cassiem brothers and Ryan Julius, the South Africans gave debuts to Nicholas White, Phemelo Ramatlotlo and Luke Lange.





HRH Tuanku Zara Women's International Indoor Tournament 2023 - 7 November
Ipoh, Perak

All times GMT +8

7 Nov 2023 09:30     RSA v MAS (RR)     3 - 2
7 Nov 2023 11:00     AUS v NZL (RR)     5 - 0
7 Nov 2023 12:30     NAM v SUI (RR)     1 - 5
7 Nov 2023 14:30     RSA v NZL (RR)     8 - 0
7 Nov 2023 16:00     AUS v SUI (RR)     
7 Nov 2023 17:30     MAS v NAM (RR)

8 Nov 2023 is a rest day

Pool Standings

FIH Match Center



New Era begins for SA Women’s Indoor Hockey with two out of two



South Africa Indoor Hockey Women began life after Jessica O’Connor and Lennie Botha on Tuesday in Malaysia. The team are participating in the six team Tuanku Zara Cup under the leadership of AJ Spieringshoek for the first time.





FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023: One month to go!



We are just one month away from the start of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia gears up to welcome the global hockey family and put on a great show!





German challenge for India in Olympics qualifiers


The Indian team was flawless in the Asian Champions Trophy, winning 7 out of 7 games. ANI

The Indian women’s hockey team has a tough task at hand as it has been clubbed alongside world No. 5 Germany in the FIH Olympics qualifiers to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19.





Speedy Tigers to challenge Britain, Germany in Paris qualifiers


(FILE PHOTO) The national men’s hockey team will have to challenge the likes of three-time Olympic champions Great Britain, world number five Germany and New Zealand in the Olympic Qualifiers in Muscat, Oman from January 15 - 21 next year to achieve their 2024 Paris Olympics dream. -NSTP FILE/ASYRAF HAMZAH

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team will have to challenge the likes of three-time Olympic champions Great Britain, world number five Germany and New Zealand in the Olympic Qualifiers in Muscat, Oman from January 15 - 21 next year to achieve their 2024 Paris Olympics dream.





Ireland men's and women's teams to play Olympic qualification tournament in Valencia

The Irish men's side's opponents in Valencia will include Belgium and Spain

By Nigel Ringland


Ireland’s John McKee celebrates scoring his sides third goal with Sam Hyland against South Africa in last year's Nations Cup final

The Ireland women's and men's teams will both travel to Valencia in Spain for the Olympic qualification tournament in January.





Kenyans left chasing shadows in Africa's Olympic qualifiers

By Washington Onyango


Maureen Okumu of Kenya in action against Ghana.[Africa Hockey Federation]

Kenyan hockey, once a source of national pride and sporting prowess, has seen its glorious days fade into a distant memory.





We wanted to set record after failing to win Asian Games gold, says Savita Punia

The Indian team will now aim to return to Ranchi and repeat this performance at the Women’s FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, scheduled to be held at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi in January 2024.


Savita Punia

The Indian women’s hockey team lifted the Asian Women's Champions Trophy 2023 in Ranchi on Sunday night after a stunning 4-0 victory over Japan in the final, claiming the prestigious title for the second time.





Germany Champions of Sultan of Johor Cup

By Tariq Ali

Germany won men's hockey (under 21) eleventh edition of Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 defeated Australia by 0 - 0 (Penalty shootout 3 - 1 ) in the final of the event,  held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.


India defeated Pakistan by 3 - 3 (Penalty shootout 6 - 5) to win the bronze medal.

Final Standings of all the Editions of Sultan of Johor Cup:
2011: 1 MAS 2 AUS 3 KOR 4 IND 5 PAK 6 NZL
2012: 1 GER 2 IND 3 AUS 4 PAK 5 NZL 6 MAS
2013: 1 IND 2 MAS 3 ARG 4 PAK 5 KOR 6 ENG
2014: 1 IND 2 GBR 3 AUS 4 NZL 5 MAS 6 PAK
2015: 1 GBR 2 IND 3 MAS 4 ARG 5 AUS 6 PAK
2016: 1 AUS 2 PAK 3 JAP 4 ENG 5 MAS 6 NZL
2017: 1 AUS 2 GBR 3 IND 4 MAS 5 JAP 6 USA
2018: 1 GBR 2 IND 3 AUS 4 JAP 5 MAS 6 NZL
2019: 1 GBR 2 IND 3 MAS 4 JAP 5 AUS 6 NZL
2020: No competition due to COVID 19
2021: No competition due to COVID 19
2022: 1 IND 2 AUS 3 GBR 4 JAP 5 RSA 6 MAS
2023: 1 GER 2 AUS 3 IND 4 PAK 5 GBR 6 NZL 7 MAS 8 RSA

Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 records

Highest Scores of the Match:
Great Britain 7-4 Malaysia
Germany 6-3 India ( Semi Final)
India 6-2 New Zealand
Great Britain 5-3 New Zealand

Hat trick Scorer:
3 goals - Amandeep Lakra - IND 6-2 NZL

Top Scorer:
6 goals - Amandeep Lakra - India



Tears at Rotterdam after completely unnecessary defeat: S**t feeling


Tears for Brechtje van Santbrink, who had the 4-3 on her stick five minutes before the end, but missed in front of an open goal. Photo: Willem Vernes

Frustrated, Brian Vervoort – coach of Rotterdam – addresses his troops on Friday evening after a hard, but unnecessary defeat against competitor Oranje-Rood (4-2). In the circle he shouts: ‘This is not possible at all, what happened here. We really brought this on ourselves.’





Michael Francis hits a 139m/m work rate on the Chemist Warehouse Blaze Tracker in Round 5



Our latest away round we matched up against Hockey Club Melbourne at Parkville, bringing home all 10 points on offer. A real team effort which can be seen on the Chemist Warehouse Blaze Tracker this week!





England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division Weekend 8 Review



The England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division is well underway and Surbiton continue to storm ahead at the top of the Vitality Women's League whilst Old Georgians expand their goal difference over Surbiton with a record men's Premier Division scoreline in the Men's League.





Wins for Edinburgh University and Clydesdale

Edinburgh University moved to within three points of men’s Premiership leaders Grange after a narrow 3-2 win at Uddingston to complete a weekend of back-to-back victories having seen off Western 6-4 on Saturday. And they play Grange this coming weekend in a joust for pole position.





Rising teen Jamie Green gives Grange top billing – but doesn’t celebrate!

By Nigel Duncan


Jamie Green had game to remember PIC: Lens of the Field Photography

Rising hockey star Jamie Green bagged his first senior hat-trick as Scottish Premiership pace-setting Grange swamped FSEG Clydesdale 9-0 in Edinburgh, but the highly-talented teenager didn’t celebrate.





Congratulations 2023 College Division I Conference Winners



With post-season conference tournaments finishing this past weekend, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference champion in Division I.





Congratulations 2023 College Division II Winners



With post-season conference tournaments taking place this past weekend, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference champion in Division II.





Congratulations 2023 College Division III Winners



With post-season conference tournaments finishing this past weekend, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference champion in Division III.





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