News for 08 December 2023
All the news for Friday 8 December 2023
2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League - 8 December
Santiago del Estero, Argentina
All times GMT -3
Men
6 Dec 2023 21:30 ARG v GBR (RR) 2 - 1
7 Dec 2023 21:30 GBR v NED (RR) 3 - 2
8 Dec 2023 21:30 ARG v NED (RR)
9 Dec 2023 21:30 ARG v GBR (RR)
10 Dec 2023 21:30 NED v GBR (RR)
11 Dec 2023 21:30 ARG v NED (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
6 Dec 2023 19:00 ARG v GBR (RR) 0 - 0 (2 - 1 SO)
7 Dec 2023 19:00 GBR v NED (RR) 0 - 8
8 Dec 2023 19:00 ARG v NED (RR)
9 Dec 2023 19:00 ARG v GBR (RR)
10 Dec 2023 19:00 NED v GBR (RR)
11 Dec 2023 19:00 ARG v NED (RR)
Pool standings
Live scores
Netherlands Women ruthless while debutant wins it for Great Britain Men
A formidable Netherlands Women’s team have started where they left off, before Great Britain’s Men registered a stunning win on Match Day 2 of the FIH Pro League ‘mini-tournament’ in Santiago del Estero.
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (W) - 8 December
Santiago
All times GMT -3
7 Dec 2023 09:00 ZIM v CAN (13th - 16th) 1 - 1 (4 - 3 SO)
7 Dec 2023 11:15 RSA v NZL (13th - 16th) 3 - 1
7 Dec 2023 18:15 KOR v IND (9th - 12th) 1 - 5
7 Dec 2023 20:30 CHI v USA (9th - 12th) 1 - 2
8 Dec 2023 09:00 ESP v GER (5th - 8th)
8 Dec 2023 11:15 AUS v JPN (5th - 8th)
8 Dec 2023 18:15 NED v ENG (SF)
8 Dec 2023 20:30 ARG v BEL (SF)
Final Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Zimbabwe get their first win of the Junior Women’s World Cup while India set up a 9th place clash against the United States
Lausanne, Switzerland: The second day of classification matches at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 in Chile was a tough one to digest for the hosts as they lost badly to the United States. While Zimbabwe earned their first victory of the tournament via a shootout, South Africa and India went on to the next round of classification matches with a win in their respective games today.
India outshine Korea 3-1 in a classification match of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023
Ropni Kumari, Mumtaz Khan, and Annu netted a goal each for India
Santiago: The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team came from behind to defeat Korea 3-1 in the 9th - 12th place qualification match of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 played in Santiago, Chile, on Friday. Ropni Kumari (23’), Mumtaz Khan (44’), and Annu (46’) scored goals for India, while Jiyun Choi (19’) was the lone goal scorer for Korea.
South Africa too good for New Zealand in Chile
South Africa vs. New Zealand has been a trending fixture in South African sport in 2023 and its latest chapter was etched in Chile on Thursday as the two junior hockey sides met in the 13-16 Playoff. Both New Zealand and South Africa had been consigned to this bracket having lost a shootout in their respective matches against India and Korea.
U-21 USWNT Wins Third Consecutive Match at FIH Hockey Women’s JWC with Victory Over Host Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile – In prime time with an exuberant crowd at Claudia Schüler National Stadium in Santiago, Chile, the No. 5 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team defeated No. 23 Chile to secure a spot in the 9th/10th place match of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup. A true team effort, the Junior Eagles put up five goals against the host to claim a third consecutive victory.
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (M) - 8 December
Kuala Lumpur
All times GMT +8
7 Dec 2023 09:00 KOR v CAN (Pool C) 4 - 1
7 Dec 2023 11:00 PAK v NZL (Pool D) 4 - 0
7 Dec 2023 18:00 BEL v NED (Pool D) 3 - 5
7 Dec 2023 20:00 ESP v IND (Pool C) 4 - 1
8 Dec 2023 08:00 RSA v FRA (Pool B) 4 - 5
8 Dec 2023 10:00 GER v EGY (Pool B) 10 - 0
8 Dec 2023 12:00 ARG v CHI (Pool A) 8 - 0
8 Dec 2023 14:00 AUS v MAS (Pool A) 5 - 2
9 Dec 2023 09:00 KOR v ESP (Pool C)
9 Dec 2023 11:00 NED v NZL (Pool D)
9 Dec 2023 18:00 IND v CAN (Pool C)
9 Dec 2023 20:00 PAK v BEL (Pool D)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Spain shine bright as Korea, Pakistan and Netherlands stay in hunt on third day of Junior Men's World Cup action
Spain produced their second convincing win of the tournament on day 3 of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Malaysia and are all but assured of a place in the quarterfinals at the top of Pool C, while Pakistan secured their first win to sit atop an incredibly tight Pool D.
'Fast and furious' France top Group B in style
By Jugjet Singh 
South Africa (green) and France in action in today's JWC match in Bukit Jalil. PIC FROM MHC
BUKIT JALIL: France played fast and furious hockey for 30 minutes to become the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Junior World Cup (JWC) on maximum points.
South Africa edged by France in nine goal thriller
The South Africans met France in their final group stage game of the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup knowing that they would need a three-goal win to qualify for a first ever quarter-final. They also knew the French would be incredibly difficult having made the semi-finals at both their previous events, while also opening the tournament with a back-to-back win.
Delightful fightback by the Dutch
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Sports journalist turned hockey coach Jesse Mahieu was full of antics and emotions by the sidelines, before the Netherlands turned the tide from losing to winning 5-3 against Belgium in Group D of the Junior World Cup on Thursday.
Egypt suffer double blow against Germany
By Aftar Singh
With the defeat, Egypt finished bottom of the group with no points, with Germany joining France, who edged South Africa 5-4 in an earlier match, in the quarter-finals.- NSTP/GENES GULITAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Egypt suffered two setbacks in their final Group B match of the Junior World Cup (JWC) today.
The Joker destroys New Zealand
By Jugjet Singh 
Arshad Liaqat, 21, was on target in the 19th, 39th and 54th minutes with field attempts at the National Hockey Stadium while the other scorer for Pakistan was Hannan Shahid who perfected a penalty corner in the 32nd minute.- NSTP/GENES GULITAH
KUALA LUMPUR: The Joker struck a hat-trick to sink New Zealand 4-0 in a pulsating match which Pakistan were in total control and took a step closer to the Junior World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday.
Pakistan trounce New Zealand in Junior Hockey World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR-Arshad Liaqat scored a hat-trick as Pakistan beat New Zealand 4-0 in their second match of the ongoing Junior Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Rafi helps Spain thrash India
By Aftar Singh
Spain’s Amat Pere (left) in action against India’s Hundal Araijeet (centre) during the match at the Nationa Hocket Stadium in Bukit Jalil. -NSTP/GENES GULITAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Defender Andreas Rafi is the captain marvel for Spain as he scored two goals to steer the Red Sticks to a 4-1 win over two- time champions India in a Junior World Cup Group C match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Thursday.
Spain defeats India 4-1 at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023
Rohit (33’) scored the lone goal for India
Kuala Lumpur: The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team went down 4-1 to Spain in their second match of the ongoing FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Spanish Armada sinks India
K. ARUMUGAM
Spain scored a comprehensive 4-1 win over India in the 2023 FIH Men’s Junior World Cup at the Bukit Jalil stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to shoot to the top of Pool C and leave India at third position with a round of matches to go.
Moment of reckoning – more for coach CR Kumar than team?
K. ARUMUGAM
CR Kumar, chief coach of the Indian team at the 2023 FIH MHWC in Kuala Lumpur, is a rare survivor. This quiet cat had more than nine lives! He is easily one of the longest-serving coaches in the country. He is one devoid of flamboyance or fanfare but a person who stands out with humility and humblenes
2023 3 Nations FRA v UKR v CZE (W) - 8 December
Lille, France
All times GMT +1
5 Dec 2023 15:00 UKR v CZE 0 - 1
6 Dec 2023 15:00 FRA v CZE 2 - 0
7 Dec 2023 15:00 FRA v UKR 3 - 2
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
Hockey India names 22-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023
Ace goalkeeper Savita will lead the team, while veteran forward Vandana Katariya has been named her deputy for the tournament 
New Delhi: Hockey India on Friday announced the 22-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for the upcoming 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023, scheduled to be held from 15th to 22nd December in Valencia, Spain.
World Masters Hockey – Pan American Continental Cup
Follow Canada at the 2023 WMH Pan American Continental Cup
Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to be sending three amazing women’s masters teams down to Buenos Aires, Argentina for the World Masters Hockey Pan American Continental Cup. Canada is sending a team in the Women’s O50, Women’s O60, and Women’s O65 divisions. The tournament is taking place December 6-14. More information such as full schedule, streaming details and division breakdowns can be found on the tournament website. WMH – Pan American Continental Cup.
U.S. Masters Teams Kick off Competition at 2023 WMH PACC
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Four of the U.S. Masters Teams competing at the 2023 World Masters Hockey Pan American Continental Cup (PACC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina saw action on the first day. Although a victory wasn't registered, there were several close contests.
USA Field Hockey & Beyond Pulse Forge Partnership Ahead of 2025 FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup for Men
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Field Hockey and Beyond Pulse have joined forces in a notable move for field hockey and sports tech. This partnership names Beyond Pulse as the “Official Supplier and Sponsor of USA Field Hockey,” focusing on advancing the sport with wearable technology. The Beyond Pulse Smart Belt and Data Dashboard will play a crucial role in tracking player activity for the U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team program.
Junior High Performance Staff Names 2024 U.S. U-16 & U-18 Women’s National Teams
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following a 3-day training camp held in Charlotte, N.C., the women’s Junior High Performance Staff have evaluated and finalized the squads for the 2024 U.S. U-16 and U-18 Women’s National Teams. The Junior USWNT will have their next training camp at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from February 2 to 4, where athletes will compete for selection to one of the three traveling squads going on tour this spring.
Indoor starts in Dundee this weekend
And so to the indoor season…with a full card of ten matches for the Scottish men`s Division 1 on Saturday and the same for the women’s competition on Sunday.
Day 5 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A)
New Delhi: Day 5 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A) witnessed Raja Karan Hockey Academy and Cheema Hockey Academy win their respective matches in the Sub Junior category while Army Boys Sports Company, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and Namdhari XI won their respective matches in the Junior category.