News for 01 December 2023
All the news for Friday 1 December 2023
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (W) - 1 December
Santiago
All times GMT -3
30 Nov 2023 10:00 ENG v NZL (Pool D) 5 - 0
30 Nov 2023 12:00 USA v JPN (Pool D) 2 - 1
30 Nov 2023 14:00 BEL v CAN (Pool C) 8 - 0
30 Nov 2023 16:30 IND v GER (Pool C) 3 - 4
30 Nov 2023 18:30 RSA v NED (Pool A) 0 - 6
30 Nov 2023 20:30 AUS v CHI (Pool A) 2 - 0
1 Dec 2023 10:00 ESP v ZIM (Pool B)
1 Dec 2023 12:00 NZL v JPN (Pool D)
1 Dec 2023 18:30 USA v ENG (Pool D)
1 Dec 2023 20:30 KOR v ARG (Pool B)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Australia and Netherlands get back to winning ways on Day 2 of the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland: Day 2 of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2023 was an eventful one with Netherlands and Australia getting their first wins of the tournament. India and Germany played out a thriller with the Germans piping India by a narrow 4-3 margin. 
Women's Junior World Cup kicks off
NZ U21 Women’s Junior World campaign kicks off overnight as they face England in Santiago, Chile at 2am NZT.
U-21 USWNT Kicks Off FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup with Win Over Japan
WorldSportPics
SANTIAGO, Chile – In their first match of the 2023 FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, the No. 5 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team opened up pool play with a battle against No. 15 Japan. Off two back-to-back goals from Charly Bruder (Malvern, Pa.) in the second quarter, the Junior Eagles secured a 2-1 victory.
Belgium girls created a record
By Tariq Ali
Belgium women's junior hockey team defeated Germany women's hockey team by 6-0 in the tenth FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023 in Santiago, Chile.
For the Belgium team two players scored hat tricks (Astrid Bonami 3 goals and Louise Dewaet 3 goals) in such a lowest team score 6-0.
This is perhaps the lowest team score to include two hat tricks in the women's junior hockey events, see details below:
Belgium 6-0 Germany, Santiago, 2023
(FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup)
Astrid Bonami 3 goals and Louise Dewaet 3 goals
Mexico 7-0 Barbados, Mexico City, 2008
(Pan American Women's Junior Hockey Cup)
J Ahidee Castillo 3 goals and Michel Navarro 3 goals
Indian hockey team goes down 3-4 against Germany
The Indian junior women's hockey team went down in thriller against Germany in their second game of World Cup.
The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team put up a solid show in their second game of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 but the runners-up of the last edition of the elite tournament, Germany, came from behind to register a 4-3 victory in a thrilling match played in Santiago, Chile, on Friday.
Netherlands shows title credentials in defeating South Africa
Netherlands came into the tournament with a high degree of favour in the corner. They came into this game looking slightly less perfect as they were held to a 2-2 draw in their opening game against Australia. For South Africa it was frustration in opening game as large spells of good had no end product and the teams ultimately started with a 1-0 defeat to Chile. It was going to be an incredibly tough for the African champions taking on a country that had made every finals since 2009.
Glen Hills hockey player nets World Cup dream
Tatum Kroutz is hoping to shine for the National U21 Team at the Junior Women’s World Cup starting this month.
Tatum Kroutz keeps the ball away from KZN Raiders player Charne Maddocks at the Hockey Inter-Provincial Tournament (IPT) earlier this year. Tatum is a member of the SA U21 team travelling to Chile for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup.
GLEN Hills resident Tatum Kroutz is ready to give it her all for the South African U21 Team at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Junior Women’s World Cup starting this month.
2023 Pacific Games Hockey5s - 1 December
Panatina, Honiara, Solomon Islands
All times GMT +11
Men
1 Dec 2023 09:50 TGA v SAM (5th/6th) 3 - 1
1 Dec 2023 11:30 VAN v SOL (3rd/4th) 2 - 1
1 Dec 2023 13:10 FIJ v PNG (1st/2nd) 0 - 0 (SO 3 - 2)
Pool Standings
Women
1 Dec 2023 09:00 SAM v VAN (5th/6th) 0 - 1
1 Dec 2023 10:40 PNG v TGA (3rd/4th) 2 - 0
1 Dec 2023 12:20 FIJ v SOL (1st/2nd) 2 - 0
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Fiji women win hockey gold
Jale Daucakacaka
[Source: Team Fiji/Facebook]
The Team Fiji women’s hockey side has successfully defended the gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games.
FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023: Pool C Preview
As part of our build-up to the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, we bring you the third of four Pool previews which examine the qualification routes, past form and crucial players from the teams that will compete at the showpiece event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Argentina coach looks beyond past heroics
Gilardi will be banking on five players from 2021 to lead his team's charge when they play Australia on Dec 5.
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Argentina do not believe in history, and coach Juan Gilardi has placed his 2021 Junior World Cup gold medal in the annals of history, as he sees the Dec 5-16 tournament in Kuala Lumpur dotted with possible champions.
Fook Loke expects Young Tigers to roar at JWC
By Aftar Singh
Datuk Poon Fook Loke (in black) giving a pep talk to the national junior team at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Legend Datuk Poon Fook Loke believes that Malaysia can create history in the Junior World Cup (JWC) at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil from Dec 5-16.
SoJC eye-opener for goalkeeper Rafaizul
By Aftar Singh
When Rafaizul Saini was named the Most Promising Goalkeeper in the Junior Asia Cup in Oman in January, his confidence was boosted.
KUALA LUMPUR: When Rafaizul Saini was named the Most Promising Goalkeeper in the Junior Asia Cup in Oman in January, his confidence was boosted.
Belgium aim high in Junior World Cup
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Belgium juniors hope to be as successful as their seniors - win the Junior World Cup (JWC) at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil from Dec 5-16.
Inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup Announces Fixtures for Men’s and Women’s Indoor Hockey
The stage is set for an exhilarating display of indoor hockey prowess as the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup gears up to kick off from December 15th to 19th, 2023. Hosted at the prestigious Wynberg Military Sports Stadium, this tournament promises five days of electrifying matches showcasing top-tier talent from across the globe.
Hockey India names 24-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023
The Indian Men's Hockey Team will be Captained by Harmanpreet Singh, while Sumit and Amit Rohidas have been named as Vice-Captains
New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for the upcoming 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023, scheduled to be held from 15th to 22nd December in Valencia, Spain.
Hockey Senior Nationals 2023: A breeding ground for young Indian talents
At the Senior Nationals, 31 players from the national team’s core group participated for the first time in four years and the the Indian men’s hockey brains trust was on the lookout for promising players.
K. Keerthivasan
All smiles: Punjab beat defending champion Haryana in a penalty shootout to win the title in the Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship in Chennai. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam
India and Punjab captain Harmanpreet Singh embraced seven-year-old Raghuveer with warmth. The young boy had patiently awaited the conclusion of the marathon final between Punjab and Haryana, where the former emerged victorious with a 9-8 win on penalties in the recent Hockey India 13th Senior National Men’s Championship held in Chennai. Raghuveer sought Harmanpreet’s autograph and presented him with a thoughtful gift after the match.
SAIL Hockey Academy strikes Gold in 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone B)
Kovilpatti: The final day of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone B) witnessed SAIL Hockey Academy win in both the Junior and Sub Junior categories after having defeated Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre and Smart Hockey Academy, Rapiur in their respective finals. Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy finished third in the Sub Junior Category while Hubli Hockey Academy finished third in the Junior Category.
North Coast hockey masters ready for World Cup push
The players will have a final chance to showcase their talents at a training camp next year before the World Cup kicks off in Cape Town in October.
James Anderson 
Lauren Glossop, Wendy Stelling, Genevieve Chisholm and Shelley Jones.
Nine North Coast hockey masters recently earned South African colours and now look forward to play in next year’s World Cup.
Gibson Name Lives On At Doncaster On And Off The Pitch
Rod Gilmour of The Hockey Paper speaks to Doncaster men’s player coach Matt Gibson on Conference North hopes and remembering his brother Andy
Doncaster men have been in the National League every year bar one. Relegated in the 2012/13 season after a play-off defeat at Cambridge, Matt Gibson was in the team in his last year at school.
Speedy Tigers to set up shop at National Hockey Stadium
By Jugjet Singh
(From right) MHC event manager Brian Fernandez, Orang Kampung sales executive Faizal Hassan, MHC president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal and MHC CEO Nishel Kumar.
KUALA LUMPUR: If one wants to win medals in a tournament, there must be constant backing from Ringgit Malaysia, and that is why the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) has registered a business entity under the name of Speedy Tigers Sdn Bhd.