News for 08 November 2023
All the news for Wednesday 8 November 2023
HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah Men's International Indoor Tournament 2023 - 8 November
Ipoh, Perak
All times GMT +8
7 Nov 2023 is a rest day
8 Nov 2023 09:30 HKG v NAM (RR) 0 - 22
8 Nov 2023 11:00 MAS v NZL (RR) 1 - 2
8 Nov 2023 12:30 AUS v RSA (RR) 5 - 4
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
Namibia’s men off to strong start
By Helge Schutz
Ernest Jacobs in action for Namibia against New Zealand at the 2023 Indoor World Cup. File photo
Namibia’s indoor hockey men’s team got off to a great start at the Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia, while the women made a fine comeback after an opening defeat. 
HRH Tuanku Zara Women's International Indoor Tournament 2023 - 8 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) 4 - 6
7 Nov 2023 17:30 MAS v NAM (RR) 1 - 4
8 Nov 2023 is a rest day
9 Nov 2023 09:30 NAM v RSA (RR)
9 Nov 2023 11:00 SUI v NZL (RR)
9 Nov 2023 12:30 MAS v AUS (RR)
9 Nov 2023 14:30 NZL v NAM (RR)
9 Nov 2023 16:00 AUS v RSA (RR)
9 Nov 2023 17:30 SUI v MAS (RR)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Center
Malaysian women suffer two losses in one day
By Aftar Singh
The national women’s hockey team did fare well on the opening day of the Tuanku Zara Cup Women’s International Indoor Tournament when they lost their first two matches today (November 7). PIC COURTESY OF MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia suffered two defeats on the first day of the Tuanku Zara Women's International Hockey Indoor Tournament at Indera Mulia Stadium in Ipoh today.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team climbs to 6th in FIH World Rankings
Indian Eves reclaim their best-ever ranking after Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 triumph
New Delhi: On the back of their performance in the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team are now ranked as the 6th best Women’s Hockey Team in the world, with 2368.83 points. In recent times, the team was placed at 8th but clinching the bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and their victory at the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 has catapulted the Indian Women’s Hockey Team back to their best-ever placement, last achieved during the FIH Pro League in June 2022.
FIH Outdoor rankings
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: who plays whom in the group stage? 
Following yesterday’s announcement about the teams allocated to their respective venues, please find hereafter the composition of the Pools (A and B) for each FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier:
Coach Spotlight: Tracey Paul on the Upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup
With the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup (JWC) less than 25 days away, USA Field Hockey spoke with U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Head Coach Tracey Paul to gain some insight into the thoughts, training and expectations leading up to this important event.
Hertzberger breaks Dutch scoring record
Jeroen Hertzberger became the all-time top goalscorer in the Dutch men’s Hoofdklasse last weekend when his tip-in with six seconds to go earned HC Rotterdam a 4-0 win over hdm.
Brisbane Blaze Round 6 v Canberra Chill
The Brisbane Blaze head to Canberra for this Friday night’s clash against Canberra Chill in Round 6 of the JDH Hockey One League.
Leicester Look To Hockey Growth In The City And Premier Division Return
Rod Gilmour of The Hockey Paper speaks to Leicester City women as they bid for promotion from Vitality Division One North
All photography by Andy Smith
When Paul Hamnett took up his role at Leicester City last season, both club and newly-installed women’s coach were aligned in their vision. Namely, to take the six-time women’s champions back to the Vitality Women’s Premier Division.
Broke Lakers consider 2,306km, 35-hr road trip to Malawi for Africa hockey tournament
By Agnes Makhandia & Domnic Ombok
A road trip to Blantyre in Malawi, a distance of about 2 306Km through three different countries would take about 35 hours according to Google Maps
NCAA Division I Opening, First Round & Second Round
Jeffrey A. Camarati
Division I finished up Conference Tournaments on Sunday, November 5. The NCAA Tournament begins on November 8 with the Opening Round. The four hosts for the preliminary rounds are North Carolina (1), Northwestern (2), Duke (3), and Maryland (4).
Bears Open NCAA Tournament Play
Cal Returns To NCAA Tournament For First Time Since 2006
BERKELEY – The California field hockey team ends its 14-year NCAA Tournament drought on Wednesday when it takes on Miami Ohio at Lakeside Field in Evanston, Illinois at noon PT.
Maryland field hockey’s freshmen have already made an impact during postseason play
Holliday Woodard
Josie Hollamon looks for a pass during Maryland field hockey's 2-1 win over Indiana on Oct. 22, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)
Big moments are usually saved for big players. Game time in a season’s most important moments is commonly reserved for upperclassmen, but Maryland field hockey’s freshman played a prominent role in the Terps’ run to the Big Ten tournament final.
Game changer new roles start in the BRAVE Programme
Three new roles focused on leading on physical preparation have started as part of the BRAVE programme. Kevin Watson; Fallon Clark and Matthew Callow have began to work with BRAVE athletes in each of the BRAVE centres.
Hockey India inducts two new Academy Members
Southern Alpha Sports Academy and Ritu Rani Hockey Academy have been inducted as new Academy Members
New Delhi: Continuing its effort to unearth young talent at the grassroots level, Hockey India on Tuesday announced Southern Alpha Sports Academy and Ritu Rani Hockey Academy as the two new Academy Members.