News for 05 December 2023
All the news for Tuesday 5 December 2023
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (W) - 5 December
Santiago
All times GMT -3
4 Dec 2023 was a rest day
5 Dec 2023 09:00 IND v NZL (9th - 16th)
5 Dec 2023 11:15 USA v CAN (9th - 16th)
5 Dec 2023 18:15 KOR v RSA (9th - 16th)
5 Dec 2023 20:30 CHI v ZIM (9th - 16th)
Final Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Argentina Scored 14 goals in the Women's Hockey Junior World Cup
By Tariq Ali
Argentina women's junior hockey team recorded a massive score 14 -0 against Zimbabwe in the Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile, 2023.
Following is the list of the Highest Scores in the Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup:
Netherlands 18-0 Zimbabwe, Potchefstroom, 2022
Netherlands 16-0 Zimbabwe, Ottawa, 1989
Netherlands 16-0 Zimbabwe, Santiago, 2016
Argentina 15-0 United States, Seongnam, 1997
United States 14-0 Zimbabwe, Santiago, 2005
Argentina 14-0 Zimbabwe, Santiago, 2023
South Korea 13-0 Zimbabwe, Ottawa, 1989
Netherlands 13-0 United States, Seongnam, 1997
England 13-0 Zimbabwe, Santiago, 2005
Netherlands 13-0 Zimbabwe, Santiago, 2005
Netherlands 13-0 Zimbabwe, Santiago, 2016
Netherlands 12-0 Zimbabwe, Ottawa, 1989
India 12-0 Canada, Santiago, 2023
Ukraine 11-0 United States, Seongnam, 1997
Netherlands 11-0 Canada, Potchefstroom, 2022
England 10-0 Zimbabwe, Ottawa, 1989
South Korea 10-0 Chile, Ottawa, 1989
South Korea 10-0 Ukraine, Seongnam, 1997
South Korea 10-0 Russia, Buenos Aires, 2001
Netherlands 10-0 Ghana, Monchengladbach, 2013
New Zealand 10-0 Russia, Monchengladbach, 2013
United States 10-0 Zimbabwe, Santiago, 2016
Germany 10-0 Malaysia, Potchefstroom, 2022
Argentina 10-0 South Korea, Potchefstroom, 2022
India 10-1 Russia, Monchengladbach, 2013
Germany 10-1 France, Santiago, 2016
Netherlands 10-2 South Korea, Santiago, 2016
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (M) - 5 December
Kuala Lumpur
All times GMT +8
5 Dec 2023 09:00 FRA v EGY (Pool B) 3 - 1
5 Dec 2023 11:00 GER v RSA (Pool B) 5 - 3
5 Dec 2023 14:00 ESP v CAN (Pool C) 7 - 0
5 Dec 2023 16:00 ARG v AUS (Pool A) 1 - 0
5 Dec 2023 18:00 IND v KOR (Pool C)
5 Dec 2023 20:00 MAS v CHI (Pool A)
6 Dec 2023 09:00 NED v PAK (Pool D)
6 Dec 2023 11:00 BEL v NZL (Pool D)
6 Dec 2023 14:00 RSA v EGY (Pool B)
6 Dec 2023 16:00 FRA v GER (Pool B)
6 Dec 2023 18:00 AUS v CHI (Pool A)
6 Dec 2023 20:00 MAS v ARG (Pool A)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023: what the teams have to say!
With just one day to go for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, the coaches have spoken to express their expectations from the event and what their teams will be aiming to achieve over the next two weeks.
France struggle against Egypt in JWC opener
By Jugjet Singh
France’s Arthur Morcrette (right) in action during the match against Egypt at National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. -Pic courtesy of MHC
BUKIT JALIL: France defeated Egypt 3-1 in the opening game of the Junior World Cup (JWC) at National Hockey Stadium here today.
South Africa push Germany all the way in the opening game
South Africa began their FIH Junior World Cup 2023 quest in earnest on Tuesday in Malaysia when they took on the powerhouse of Junior World Hockey Germany. The Germans, winners of a medal in every tournament except one of the previous 12 editions are one of the favourites for the tournament and likely to be in the discussion at the business end of the tournament. For South Africa it’s a 6th appearance looking to consolidate the 9th place finish two years ago in India.
Germany has and envious record
K. ARUMUGAM
The first FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup was held in Versailles, France, in 1979. There have been 12 editions of the tournament staged with the last one at Bhubaneswar, India, in 2021. Players under-21 years of age on December 31 in the year before the Junior World Cup are eligible to compete.
Junior Red Sticks eye JWC crown
By Aftar Singh
Spain skipper Andreas Rafi
KUALA LUMPUR: Spain have been one of the world's top hockey-playing nations for more than a century, but they have never won any major titles like the Olympics and World Cup.
Syafiq puts his body on the line
By Aftar Singh 
Shafiq Ikhmal Daniel Suzaini (right) is willing to put his body on the line for Malaysia during penalty corners in the Junior World Cup which begins tomorrow at the National Hockey Stadium. NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Shafiq Ikhmal Daniel Suzaini is willing to put his body on the line for Malaysia during penalty corners in the Junior World Cup which begins tomorrow at the National Hockey Stadium.
FIH partners with Malaysia’s free-to-air broadcaster RTM
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that it has signed a media rights agreement with Malaysia’s free-to-air broadcaster RTM for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup scheduled in Kuala Lumpur from 5 to 16 December.
2023 3 Nations FRA v UKR v CZE (W)
Lille, France
All times GMT +1
5 Dec 2023 15:00 UKR v CZE
6 Dec 2023 15:00 FRA v CZE
7 Dec 2023 15:00 FRA v UKR
8 Dec 2023 15:00 UKR v CZE
9 Dec 2023 15:00 FRA v CZE
10 Dec 2023 15:00 FRA v UKR
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Excitement Mounts as Ticket Released for the Inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup
As anticipation surges for the exhilarating clash of indoor hockey titans at the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup, organizers have revealed ticket prices for this thrilling five-day spectacle, scheduled from December 15th to 19th, 2023, at the esteemed Wynberg Military Sports Stadium.
SA Women’s Indoor Hockey Squad Announced for January 2024 in Away Test Series against Switzerland
Alicia Pillay
Tegan Fourie - the top goalscorer with five goals for South Africa at the recent 2023 Women's FIH Indoor World Cup - is one of Team SA’s key players with international experience, to lead a side which will introduce new players to the global playing conditions. Photo: Tuks Sport on X
The South African Women’s Indoor Hockey squad has been announced for their first international series of 2024. They will play in a six-match away Test series against Switzerland, set to take place at the end of January 2024.
African Masters’ Invitational towards Hockey World Cup
Masters’ hockey was the theme of the weekend at the Morningside Country Club.
Lebogang Tlou
M45 player Kevin Rom (background) watches on with appreciation as his teammate Glynn Zeederberg (white) challenges M50 player Sean Mulligan (green). Photos: Lebogang Tlou
The Morningside Country Club (MCC) in Sandton became a hub of masters’ hockey activity from November 23 – 26.
FIH Hockey Pro League to kick off Season 5 with no CEO
By Rod Gilmour
The Pro League has yet to set hockey alight PIC: Germany Hockey
Season 5 of the FIH Hockey Pro League kicks off this week with the sport without a CEO, the global competition still short of a title sponsor, some nations questioning its relevancy and others having pulled out over costs.
Day 2 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A)
New Delhi: Day 2 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A) witnessed HAR Hockey Academy and Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy win their respective matches in the Sub Junior category while Army Boys Sports Academy, HAR Hockey Academy and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy won their respective matches in the Junior category. Meanwhile, Markandeshwar Hockey Academy drew Raja Karan Hockey Academy 1-1 in the Junior Category.
FIH President on a hockey development mission in Africa
FIH President Tayyab Ikram was in Africa last week with a main topic at heart: the development of hockey in the African continent.
Global Game-Changers: Celebrating the unsung heroes on International Volunteers Day
On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate people from across the globe who selflessly give their service in the administration and promotion of hockey. From board members and committee chairs to coaches and umpires; from admin workers to the youngest ball patrol boy or girl – have all gone above and beyond to make our sport the very best experience it can be for all participants.