News for 20 December 2023
All the news for Wednesday 20 December 2023
2023 Nkosi Cup - 20 December
Cape Town, South Africa
All times GMT +2
Men
19 Dec 2023 20:00 NAM v RSA (RR) 2 - 10
Pool Standings
Women
19 Dec 2023 18:45 RSA v NAM (RR) 2 - 4
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Super South Africa secure thrilling gold
South Africa, powered by Tops at SPAR, locked horns with Namibia in a tournament final for the second time in a month having previously played in the Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup in Malaysia. On that occasion the Namibians come out on top with a shootout win and the South Africans were determined to make their statement in Cape Town.
Namibia victorious in Inaugural final
A capacity crowd at the Wynberg Military Base was on hand to witness a remarkable final of the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup. It was a renewal of the old rivalry as South Africa locked horns with the Namibians to decide the first champion. It was the 50th Test cap for SPAR South Africa striker Kayla de Waal, who had the honour of leading the team on.
SA Unbeaten in Inaugural Nkosi Cup Pool Stage for Finals Clash vs Namibia on Tuesday
Alicia Pillay
All Photos: Nathier Suleiman / SA Hockey Association
The South African Women’s Indoor Hockey team sealed a tight 3-2 win over Namibia to go unbeaten in the pool stage of the Kathea Nkosi Cup at the Wynberg Military base on Monday, 18 December 2023.
Xan de Waard (NED) and Hardik Singh (IND) named FIH Players of the Year!
Following a vote by an Expert Panel, National Associations - represented by their respective national teams’ captains and coaches - fans and media, Xan de Waard (Netherlands) and Hardik Singh (India) have been elected 2023 FIH Players of the Year!
India’s Hardik Singh named FIH player of the year, Savita Punia bags third women’s goalkeeper of the year award
India’s Hardik Singh and Savita won the 2023 FIH Players of the Year and FIH Goalkeeper of the year award, announced the International Hockey Federation on Tuesday.
Hardik Singh (8) of India. | Photo Credit: PTI
India’s Hardik Singh and Savita won the 2023 FIH Players of the Year and FIH Goalkeeper of the year award, announced the International Hockey Federation on Tuesday.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team goes down to Germany in 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023
Abhishek and Shamsher Singh scored one goal each for India
Valencia: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team lost to Germany 2-3 in their third match of the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 on Saturday. Abhishek and Shamsher Singh were the two goal scorers for India.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team goes down 1-3 to Germany in 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023
Nikki Pradhan scored a consolation goal for India
Valencia: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Germany on Tuesday in the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023. Captain Nike Lorez (11’), Hanna Carina Granitzki (23’), and Charlotte Stapenhorst (52’) led the charge for Germany, scoring a goal each. Meanwhile, Nikki Pradhan (34') was the lone goal-scorer for India.
Assistant Coaching changes for Black Sticks
Hockey New Zealand is announcing several changes to coaching support for the Vantage Black Sticks men and women teams over the November-January period.
Preview: 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 set to commence at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in New Delhi
12 teams will participate in the competition which will begin from Thursday
New Delhi: A total of 12 teams are set to compete in the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 that will begin at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, 21st December and conclude on 30th December.