News for 14 November 2023
All the news for Tuesday 14 November 2023
Hockey India announces Junior Men’s Hockey Team for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023
The Indian Junior Men's Team will be Captained by Uttam Singh and Vice Captained by Araijeet Singh Hundal
New Delhi: Hockey India on Tuesday named the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team for the highly anticipated FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, set to take place from 5th December to 16th December in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 
South Africa name U21 Men’s squad for the Junior World Cup
In just over three weeks, the South African U21 Men are set to make a return to Malaysia, poised to participate with powerhouse nations in the upcoming Junior World Cup. The battlefield includes opponents like Germany, Egypt, and France, as South Africa gears up for a spirited competition with aspirations to secure a top-two finish, paving the way to the coveted Quarter Finals. Today, South African Hockey proudly reveals the lineup that will represent the nation on this grand stage.
‘Rani’s example motivated me during hard times’, says Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Forward Annu
The explosive forward is part of the squad that will take part in the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 later this month 
Bengaluru: Annu, the dynamic forward of the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team, shared insights into her journey from the quaint village of Rojkhera near Jind, Haryana, to the national team in a heartfelt conversation on Monday. Annu also credited Rani, former Indian Captain, and her father, Mr. Rajpal, with propelling her hockey career to new heights.
South Africa secures a spot in hockey for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in both the men's and women's categories
By Marcos Menocal Pareja
Following South Africa's victory in the men's competition, Egypt, finishing in second place, will now advance to the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024, where they will have a second chance to secure a spot for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Worldwide Hockey fixtures - 14 November
Fixtures from the various leagues around the World
England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division Weekend 9 Review
It was another exciting week of action in the England Hockey Vitality Women's and Men's Premier Division and Rod Gilmour from the Hockey Paper has reviewed all the action.
East Grinstead storm back into top six contention
East Grinstead continued their strong upturn in form to put them right in the frame to land a top six spot from the first half of the English women’s Vitality Premier Division.
Wins for Clydesdale Western and Hillhead in Scottish women`s Premiership
Clydesdale Western seem to be on the move up the women`s Premiership table after a 3-2 win over GHK at Old Anniesland – after the game had been moved from a frost-bound Titwood.
Lakers seek to stay afloat at Africa Cup tournament
By Washington Onyango
Lakers celebrate during Africa Cup for Men's and Women's club's champion match against Army Ladies at City Park Hockey Stadium, Nairobi. Feb 15, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
In the vibrant city of Kisumu, Lakers Hockey Club stands as a testament of dedication and tenacity.
HC Melbourne v Canberra Chill to be broadcast in Hindi
In an Australian hockey first, the broadcast of this Friday night’s JDH Hockey One League double header between HC Melbourne and Canberra Chill will be available with commentary in Hindi.
Virginia field hockey defeats St. Joseph’s, Maryland, advances to NCAA Final Four
The Cavaliers triumphed 2-1 over the Hawks and 4-0 over the Terrapins last weekend to secure their spot in the 2023 NCAA semifinals
By Tanmayi Patil
Virginia will face a familiar opponent in the semi-final round — North Carolina. Courtesy Virginia Athletics
Last weekend saw No. 5 Virginia field hockey travel to College Park, Md. for the first and second rounds of the 2023 NCAA championship, facing off against No. 13 Saint Joseph’s Friday and No. 4 Maryland Sunday. Friday afternoon saw the Cavaliers (13-6, 3-3 ACC) edge out the Hawks (16-5, 7-0 A 10) 2-1, followed by a dominant 4-0 shutout victory Sunday against the Terrapins (17-6, 6-2 Big 10). These wins mean that Virginia has secured a place in the NCAA semifinals for the sixth time in program history.
Meet the touring side with the hockey ‘AGM’ everyone wants to attend
Phil Benton, from Alderley Edge Hockey Club, on an ‘undesirables’ side set to celebrate 50 years of continuous touring
The Undesirables squad of 2023
The Undesirables – Cogito Ergo Sum. Although ancient stone tablets show two figures standing opposite each other in a now familiar hockey pose with a shaped piece of wood reminiscent of a hockey stick and a round object it is doubtful that Rene Descartes played hockey in 1637 when writing Discourse on Method. Were he a touring hockey player he would undoubtedly have played for The Undesirables.