News for 21 December 2023
All the news for Thursday December 2023
Indian Men’s Hockey Team wins thriller against France 5-4 in 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023
Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Jugraj Singh scored braces
Valencia: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team defeated France 5-4 in their fourth and final match of the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 on Saturday. The match that went back and forth throughout its duration saw Jugraj Singh (20’, 60’) and Harmanpreet Singh (25’, 56’) scoring a brace each while Vivek Sagar Prasad (16’) contributed one goal for India. 
Namibia Emerge Triumphant at Inaugural Nkosi Cup in Cape Town
Alicia Pillay
All Photos: Nathier Suleiman / SA Hockey Association
The South African Women’s Indoor Hockey team fell at the last hurdle as they lost 4-2 to Namibia in the final of the inaugural Kathea Nkosi Cup at the Wynberg Military base on Tuesday, 19 December 2023.
Indoor Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup Report
The Ireland Women’s Indoor International Hockey team are returning home on Wednesday from participating in the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup which was held in Wynberg, South Africa.
Just one month away from first ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup!
The most-awaited FIH Hockey5s World Cup, the very first in hockey’s global history, is just around the corner! On 24 January 2024, the 16 women’s teams from around the world will all be vying to become the first ever Hockey5s World Champions when the action starts in Muscat, Oman, in a brand-new and state-of-the-art hockey stadium! The men will follow, on 28 January, for another four days of intense competition!
Fiji hockey clears the air on funding applications
Zaitun Sahim
The Fiji Hockey Federation has revealed they submitted their request for funding for the Inaugural Hockey Federation Hockey5s World Cup to the Fiji Sports Commission two times earlier this year.
Paris on the line - Vantage Black Sticks reveal squads for Olympic Qualifiers
A spot in Paris is on the line for the Vantage Black Sticks Men and Women as they head to Oman and India, respectively, for their Olympic qualification tournaments next month.
Roelant Oltmans set to join Pakistan team ahead of Paris Olympics Qualifiers
The first phase of the camp concluded the other day
By Abdul Mohi Shah
Roelant Oltmans will join the camp on January 2. - AHF
ISLAMABAD: Thirty-three players, including juniors who recently played in the World Cup, will start training in the second phase of the national camp ahead of the Paris Olympic Qualifying round at the Bunda Ground from December 26.
Bugti appointed new ad hoc President of Pakistan Hockey Federation
PHF President Khalid Sajjad Khokar has been removed from his post
Khizar Azam
Tariq Bugti
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Khalid Sajjad Khokar has been removed from his post and now Balochistan-based Tariq Bugti from Balochistan became the new ad hoc president of PHF.
Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar approved the new appointment under Article 15.
‘This recognition fuels my determination to continue giving my best to the sport I love,’ says Hardik Singh on winning FIH Player of the Year award for 2023
Hardik became the third male player from India to win the elusive award, joining Manpreet Singh (2019) and Harmanpreet Singh (2020-21 and 2021-22)
New Delhi: In a momentous achievement for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, Vice Captain and stellar midfielder Hardik Singh has been crowned the FIH Player of the Year for 2023. The much-awaited FIH Awards for 2023 were announced on Tuesday. These awards are determined through a comprehensive voting process involving an Expert Panel, National Associations represented by their team Captains and Coaches, as well as input from fans and media representatives.
Hockey India congratulates Krishan Pathak, Sushila Chanu, Shivendra Singh, and Vineet Kumar Sharma on being conferred with National Awards
Pathak and Sushila won the Arjuna Awards, while Shivendra and Vineet were conferred with the Dronacharya Award and Dhyan Chand Award respectively
New Delhi: Hockey India extends its heartfelt congratulations to Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Shivendra Singh, and Vineet Kumar Sharma for their outstanding achievements and well-deserved recognition with prestigious National Awards.
Junior Men’s National Team rises to the challenge at the Junior World Cup
Underdog Young Bucks show Resilience in Malaysia, building towards Pan Ams 2024
Canada, ranked 14th in the world junior rankings, faced elite-level, top-ranked competition at the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Placed in a challenging pool with India (#3), Spain (#6), and Korea (#11), Canada entered the tournament as underdogs. Despite limited training time together due to players representing four provinces—BC, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario—the team showcased impressive chemistry, building off their silver-medal performance at the 2023 Junior Pan American Championships.
Resilient Junior Women’s Team faces world’s best, emerges stronger from Junior World Cup
Building Blocks for Success: Team Canada turns Junior World Cup challenge into development opportunities
Canada, ranked 18th in the world junior rankings, faced a challenging journey at the FIH Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup. Placed in a deadly initial pool with Germany (#3), India (#5), and Belgium (#11), the Canadian team, labeled as underdogs, showcased resilience throughout the tournament. Comprising 17 athletes from 15 universities and colleges across North America, the team navigated the logistical challenge of limited training time together.
FIH President meets King of Malaysia and hockey rising stars in Kuala Lumpur
FIH President Tayyab Ikram attended most of the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup Malaysia 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. Beyond attending the matches of this thrilling tournament, he and a delegation of high representatives of the international hockey community had an audience with His Majesty Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, the King of Malaysia, himself a former member of the International Hockey Federation Executive Board.
Ed Barney Named As ECB’s Men's Performance Director
England and Great Britain Hockey Performance Director Ed Barney has been appointed as Performance Director for Men’s Cricket for the ECB.
Ed Barney leaves hockey for cricket ahead of Paris Olympics
GB performance director Ed Barney has jumped ship from hockey to cricket ahead of Paris 2024.