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New signing Faid passes with flying colours at UniKL
By AFTAR SINGH
Mohd Faid Farhadh Mohd Shah (in the centre and No. 11) in action in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match.
KUALA LUMPUR: New signing Mohd Faid Farhadh Mohd Shah joined league champions Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) as an unknown although he had played in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) for three seasons – one with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and two with Maybank.
THT struggling due to lack of quality benchwarmers
By Jugjet Singh
K. Dharmaraj
KUALA LUMPUR: A team need to have quality benchwarmers to excel in tournaments.
Graham Shaw, the Irish miracle worker who took on the Black Sticks
David Leggat 
Graham Shaw celebrates an Ireland victory over India at the 2018 World Cup. CHRISTOPHER LEE/GETTY
This story was originally published on Locker Room at Newsroom.co.nz, and is republished with permission.
2020 Test matches ARG v ESP (W) - 1st & 2nd Test
Mar del Plata (ARG)
25 Jan 2020 19:30 ARG v ESP 2 - 1
26 Jan 2020 19:30 ARG v ESP 0 - 3
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Ireland women secure South Africa series with a match to spare after 5-1 win
Anna O'Flanagan and her Ireland team-mates will face South Africa in their opening pool match at this year's Olympics. Anna O'Flanagan was on target in Ireland's 5-1 win over South Africa
Ireland's women secured victory in their three-match Test series in South Africa with a game to spare as they beat the hosts 5-1 on Sunday.
Green Army fall to Germany but defeat South Africa in Stellenbosch
Ireland’s women recorded their biggest ever win over South Africa from a mixed bag of fixtures in Stellenbosch over the weekend.
2020 Test matches IRL v GER (W) - 1st Test
Stellenbosch (RSA)
25 Jan 2020 IRL v GER 0 - 4
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2020 Test matches RSA v IRL (W) - 2nd Test
Stellenbosch (RSA)
26 Jan 2020 RSA v IRL 1 - 5
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Ireland’s glistening silver lining and promotion in Bratislava
The Irish women’s indoor side in Bratislava
Ireland’s women earned European indoor promotion at the first attempt after they romped over the line in Bratislava, earning them a silver medal from the third tier of continental competition with two big wins on Sunday..
EuroHockey Indoor Championship III 2020 (W)
Bratislava, Slovakia
26 Jan 2020 08:15 IRL v FIN (Pool A) 15 - 0
26 Jan 2020 09:30 ESP v DEN (Pool A) 10 - 0
26 Jan 2020 10:45 SVK v POR (Pool A) 1 - 3
26 Jan 2020 12:00 IRL v SLO (Pool A) 9 - 2
26 Jan 2020 13:15 DEN v FIN (Pool A) 13 - 1
26 Jan 2020 14:30 POR v ESP (Pool A) 0 - 12
26 Jan 2020 15:45 SVK v SLO (Pool A) 8 - 0
Final Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Spain | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 1 | 79 | 18 |
| 2 | Ireland | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 10 | 28 | 15 |
| 3 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 12 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | Denmark | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 23 | -3 | 6 |
| 6 | Slovenia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 46 | -32 | 3 |
| 7 | Finland | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 78 | -76 | 0 |
Scotland take bronze at Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II
Scotland ended Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II in Croatia with a bronze medal after two battling defeats against Turkey and Russia. The Scots however narrowly missed out on promotion to the top level of European indoor hockey.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship II 2020 (W)
Sveti Ivan Zelina, Croatia
26 Jan 2020 SCO v TUR (Pool A) 1 - 3
26 Jan 2020 CRO v WAL (Pool A) 5 - 1
26 Jan 2020 POL v LTU (Pool A) 5 - 2
26 Jan 2020 SCO v RUS (Pool A) 5 - 12
26 Jan 2020 WAL v TUR (Pool A) 0 - 13
26 Jan 2020 LTU v CRO (Pool A) 3 - 0
26 Jan 2020 POL v RUS (Pool A) 4 - 6
Final Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Russia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 17 | 54 | 18 |
| 2 | Turkey | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Scotland | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 27 | -2 | 12 |
| 4 | Poland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 9 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 | Croatia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 24 | -13 | 3 |
| 7 | Wales | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 56 | -52 | 0 |
Belarus spark wild scenes to lift EuroHockey Nations women’s title
By The Hockey Paper
Belarus on top podium in Minsk PIC: Worldsportpics
All hail European indoor hockey.
HC Minsk’s Nikitsina central to shock Belarus Euro indoor victory
Belarus produced a late twist in the tail to win the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championships for the very first time as they beat the Netherlands in a final shoot-out.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2020 (W)
Minsk, Belarus
26 Jan 2020 UKR v SUI (Pool C) 6 - 2
26 Jan 2020 AUT v BEL (Pool C) 3 - 1
26 Jan 2020 GER v CZE (3rd/4th Place) 2 - 2 (1 - 2 SO)
26 Jan 2020 BLR v NED (Final) 1 - 1 (4 - 3 SO)
Final Standingss Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Ukraine | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 0 |
Dominant Scoring Performance Leads The Netherlands Over USWNT in First FIH Hockey Pro League Game
Image Taken by Jeffrey Camarati
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – It was a gorgeous day at Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. as the No. 13 U.S. Women’s National Team played their first FIH Hockey Pro League match of the 2020 season against No. 1 The Netherlands. With emotions high, as the match was dedicated to Larry Amar, USA couldn’t overcome the dominant scoring performance of the Oranje as the red, white and blue fell 9-0.
Tables turned as Hockeyroos on wrong end of shootout drama
A day after triumphing in similar circumstances, the Hockeyroos have gone down to Belgium 3-1 in a penalty shootout after scores were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time in their FIH Pro League match in Sydney.
Clinical Belgium give Kookaburras plenty to ponder
The Kookaburras have had their Australia Day celebrations soured, suffering a 4-2 loss to new world number one Belgium in their FIH Pro League match tonight.
Netherlands women take the spoils on emotional day for USA
Reigning champions the Netherlands made it three wins from three matches in the 2020 edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League, powering to a comfortable 9-0 victory over the USA in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Sunday [26 January].
Double success for Belgium in FIH Hockey Pro League against Australia
By Neil Shefferd
Belgium's men's and women's teams both enjoyed success against Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League ©FIH
Belgium's men's and women's teams both enjoyed success against their Australian compatriots in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League in Sydney.
Belgium sour hosts’ Australia Day
By The Hockey Paper
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos had their Australia Day celebrations soured on Sunday at Sydney’s Olympic Park.
Double joy for Belgium against Australia in Sydney
The national teams of Belgium enjoyed an extremely fruitful away day on Sunday, with both the Red Panthers and the Red Lions getting the better of home favourites Australia in weather affected FIH Hockey Pro League fixtures at Sydney Olympic Park.
2020 FIH Pro League (Women) - 27 January
24 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) Cancelled in memory of Larry Amar, US Teams Manager who died this week
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 3 - 3 (4 - 2 SO)
26 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) 0 - 9
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 1 - 1 (1 - 3 SO)
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 9 | United States | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
2020 FIH Pro League (Men) - 27 January
24 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 2 - 2 (3 - 4 SO)
25 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 1 - 5
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 2 (Shoot out 2/4 - 4/5)
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 4
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 1 |
| 6 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 |
| 7 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scottish Men’s Indoor National League 1 semi-final spots become clearer
The semi-final places in this year`s indoor championships have become somewhat clearer after this weekend’s games, certainly in Pool B the Tayside pair Grove Menzieshill and Dundee Wanderers are in the driving seat. Inverleith are home and dry in the other pool, but the battle between Grange and Western Wildcats is still live, the former have a single point advantage going into the final pool match.
India hockey captain Rani Rampal 'humbled and honoured' after being conferred Padma Shri
New Delhi: Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal on Sunday said she was humbled and honoured to be named for the prestigious Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, by the government.
2020 Test matches CHI v ARG (M) - 1st test
25 Jan 2020 CHI v ARG 1 - 4
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Ireland on brink of second place and promotion in Slovakia
Ireland’s indoor women put themselves in a super position to land one of the two promotion spots on offer in Slovakia as they beat the hosts in a thriller before seeing off Denmark.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship III 2020 (W) - Day 2
Bratislava, Slovakia
25 Jan 2020 FIN v SLO (Pool A) 1 - 7
25 Jan 2020 DEN v POR (Pool A) 1 - 2
25 Jan 2020 SVK v IRL (Pool A) 3 - 4
25 Jan 2020 ESP v FIN (Pool A) 24 - 0
25 Jan 2020 POR v SLO (Pool A) 5 - 3
25 Jan 2020 IRL v DEN (Pool A) 4 - 0
25 Jan 2020 SVK v ESP (Pool A) 0 - 11
26 Jan 2020 IRL v FIN (Pool A) 15 - 0
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 57 | 12 |
| 2 | Ireland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 8 | 21 | 12 |
| 3 | Portugal | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Denmark | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 3 |
| 6 | Slovenia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 29 | -17 | 3 |
| 7 | Finland | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 65 | -64 | 0 |
Scotland’s 100% winning record continues in Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II
Scotland put in two fine performances on day two of Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II with victories over Poland and Wales.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship II 2020 (W) - Day 2
Sveti Ivan Zelina, Croatia
25 Jan 2020 TUR v RUS (Pool A) 1 - 14
25 Jan 2020 WAL v LTU (Pool A) 0 - 6
25 Jan 2020 POL v SCO (Pool A) 3 - 4
25 Jan 2020 CRO v TUR (Pool A) 1 - 4
25 Jan 2020 LTU v RUS (Pool A) 5 - 9
25 Jan 2020 SCO v WAL (Pool A) 4 - 3
25 Jan 2020 POL v CRO (Pool A) 3 - 0
26 Jan 2020 SCO v TUR (Pool A) 1 - 3
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Russia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 8 | 45 | 12 |
| 2 | Scotland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Turkey | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 23 | -8 | 9 |
| 4 | Poland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Croatia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 0 |
| 7 | Wales | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 38 | -35 | 0 |
EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2020 (W) - Day 2
Minsk, Belarus
25 Jan 2020 CZE v UKR (Pool A) 5 - 4
25 Jan 2020 GER v BEL (Pool A) 7 - 3
25 Jan 2020 NED v AUT (Pool B) 5 - 0
25 Jan 2020 SUI v BLR (Pool B) 0 - 7
25 Jan 2020 BEL v SUI (Pool C) 3 - 1
25 Jan 2020 UKR v AUT (Pool C) 4 - 1
25 Jan 2020 GER v BLR (SF1) 2 - 5
25 Jan 2020 NED v CZE (SF2) 4 - 2
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Belgium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
| 2 | Belarus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| 3 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 3 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | -16 | 0 |
FIH Hockey Pro League Scouting Report: USWNT vs. The Netherlands
In anticipation of the U.S. Women's National Team's upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League match, here is a scouting report you’ll want to review before the starting whistle.
Kershaw makes successful return
It has been a long time coming but the wait was worth it as dynamic Hockeyroos midfielder Steph Kershaw made a successful and long awaited return to the playing arena.
Hockeyroos produce stunning late comeback to down Belgium
The Hockeyroos have pulled off a Houdini act to secure a thrilling penalty shootout win over Belgium in their first match of the 2020 FIH Pro League season.
Kookaburras’ opening FIH Pro League encounter goes down to the wire
The Kookaburras have played out a pulsating contest against fierce rivals Belgium that was decided by a penalty shootout at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre tonight.
Australia pay the penalty against Belgium in Men's FIH Pro League
By Alex Bell
Belgium are back on top of the hockey world rankings ©FIH
Belgium took the shoot-out bonus point against Australia as the latest fixtures in the men's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League got underway.
Belgium Red Lions move top of the rankings; Germany men move top of the table
There was a new name at the top of the men's FIH World Rankings after the day's action in Sydney, Australia as Belgium men overtook the Kookaburras as the number one team in the world. A winning performance in the shoot-out gave the Red Lions a bonus point after they drew 2-2 in a thrilling match.
2020 FIH Pro League (Women) - 26 January
24 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) Cancelled in memory of Larry Amar, US Teams Manager who died this week
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 3 - 3 (4 - 2 SO)
26 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) 0 - 9
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 1 - 1 (1 - 3 SO)
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 9 | United States | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
2020 FIH Pro League (Men) - 26 January
24 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 2 - 2 (3 - 4 SO)
25 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 1 - 5
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 2 (Shoot out 2/4 - 4/5)
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 4
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 1 |
| 6 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 |
| 7 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A tribute to Jack Simonian, one of Kenya’s best all round Sportsman in the sixties
by Dil Bahra
Jack Simonian 1970
John Levon (Jack) Simonian who was the East African motor cycling, motor rally and track Champion and who represented Kenya at hockey at three Olympic Games passed away in Sydney, Australia on Monday 23 December 2019. He was aged 84.
Memories of a very special friend.
George Brink
I first met Jack Simonian through umpiring hockey at Rugby Hockey club in Warwickshire. In typical Jack fashion he never let on his Hockey pedigree, so it was with complete surprise when umpiring a game together a few years later some know-it-all player disagreed with a decision Jack made by claiming he had played in Premier League so he knew Jack was wrong. Quite calmly Jack said, "I've been to three Olympics so I know I'm right". Needless to say the player was put firmly in his place, but my mouth fell open at this statement as I had never suspected he was an Olympian let alone a triple Olympian, Jack was so unassuming.
Review of a Hockey NOVEL
By Ijaz Chaudhry
When one thinks of sports books, it is the biographies, coverage of some event, record books, coaching manuals, etc. Sports Novels (fiction) are uncommon.
Nirpal (Rodu) Singh Bharaj (1958 – 2018)
Nirpal (Rodu) Singh Bharaj (1958 – 2018)
by Dil Bahra
Rodu Bharaj doing what he enjoyed most – Koroga for his friends
Nirpal Singh Bharaj, fondly known as Rodu, a hockey personality both in Kenya and London died suddenly on Friday, May 25. He had just turned 60.
Jagjit Singh Kular (1942 - 2017)
by Dil Bahra
Jagjit at Mexico 1968 Olympic Games
Jagjit Singh Kular who represented Kenya at Mexico 1968 and Munich 1972 Olympic Games passed away in Toronto, Canada on Monday 12 June 2017. He was aged 75.
Jasbinder (Jas) Singh Chana (1970 - 2017)
by Dil Bahra
Jasbinder (Jas) Singh Chana, the talented hockey player, who played for England U21 and represented the country at the Junior Hockey World Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia in 1989 died on Tuesday, 21 February 2017 following a short illness. He was aged 46.
Stats Speak: Asian Champions Trophy winner India in down under
By B.G.Joshi (Sehore-Bhopal, India)
Asian Champions Trophy winner Indian men and women will open their campaign in Melbourne Hockey Festival on November 23 against hosts Australia. Indian men (World Ranking 6) team will face Kookaburras (World Ranking 1) in 4-nations tournament league match, while Indian women (World Ranking 12) will challenge Hockeyroos (World Ranking 4) in first test of 3-match series. Statistical highlights are:
Journalist Patrick Rowley receives British Empire Medal for Services to Hockey
Patrick Rowley (BEM) receives his British Empire Medal Award at the Tower of London by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. Left to Right: Lord-Lieutenant of London, Mr Kenneth Olisa OBE, Elizabeth Rowley (wife), Patrick Rowley BEM, Alison Heeks (nee ROWLEY his daughter) and Constable General Sir Nicholas Houghton GCB CBE ADC
International sports journalist Patrick Rowley received the British Empire Medal for services to Hockey at a ceremony held at The Tower of London on Friday 4 November.
Patrick Rowley awarded British Empire Medal
Patrick Rowley, arguably the best known hockey journalist there is has been rewarded for his outstanding services to hockey with the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Patrick Rowley honoured
Pat Rowley. Photo: Hockey Writers Club
When I started Fieldhockey.com 20 years ago one of the first journalists to support and encourage my efforts was the English writer Pat Rowley, I am utterly delighted to report that Pat has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Hockey in the Queen's Birthday Honours list released today.
Alex Danson - Player of the Tournament
By Dil Bahra
Alex Danson displaying why she won Player of the Tournament. Photo: Koen Suyk
There have been a few great action photos in our sport of hockey over the years but this photo by Dutch photographer Koen Suyk tops them all. Koen, a photographer for over 40 years has covered seven Olympic Games and states that Sports photography is his great love, with hockey, golf and tennis as his specialties.
Egbert Carmo Fernandes (1941 – 2014)
by Dil Bahra
Kenya Hockey Team on tour of India, April 1964 Back Row (L - R): Surjeet Singh Jnr,; Saude George; Anthony Vaz; Amar Singh Mangat; Egbert Fernandes; Sang Singh; Edgar Fernandes; Jack Simonian; Jagnandan Singh. Sitting (L - R): Hardev Singh; Hilary Fernandes (V.Capt,); Hardial Singh (Coach); Anthony D'Souza (Manager); Sukdev Singh (Asst Manager); Avtar Singh (Capt.); Alu Mendonca. Ground (L – R): Santokh Singh; Arif Khan; Silu Fernandes; Leslie Pinto; Reynolds D'Souza.
Kenya’s triple hockey Olympian, Egbert Carmo Fernandes, died in Canberra, Australia on 6 November 2014. He was aged 73.
12 Punjab Warriors players? Judge for yourself
These screen grabs are from The Official YouTube stream. Note the running time of the video in the bottom left. This covers a pan from 2:47:27 - 2:47:30. Punjab Warriors are in blue.
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Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him and his work, visit: www.sportscorrespondent.info 
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