Rajani Etimarpu to lead India in inaugural FIH Women’s Hockey 5s
Mahima Choudhary to serve as vice-captain; young forwards Mariana Kujur and Mumtaz Khan picked in nine-member squad.
The Indian team for the inaugural FIH Women's Hockey 5s. - HOCKEY INDIA
India has named a nine-member squad for the inaugural edition of the FIH Women’s Hockey 5s to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, from June 4 to 5.
Some Indian players are role models for my team - Pakistan coach
Siegfried Aikman says his team is excited to be back to competition and looking forward to the contest against India.
Pakistan head coach Siegfried Aikman...“World Hockey needs India and Pakistan to lead in the sport.” - Biswaranjan Rout (File)
Pakistan head coach Siegfried Aikman on Friday said the team’s players see some members of the Indian team as their role models.
Top tier club hockey and country clash on same day, at same venue
Women's Championship Finals Hit Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Alongside FIH Pro League
Belgium women's team go down as men's team win thriller in FIH Pro League
By Vimal Sankar
Georgina Olivia scored the winner for Spain against Belgium ©Getty Images
Belgium’s women’s hockey team lost to Spain 1-2 while the men’s team triumphed 3-2 on penalties at the International Hockey federation (FIH) Pro League match at the Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerpen in Belgium.
Dazzling Oliva leads Spain women to victory, while Red Lions benefit from Boon brilliance
Two stellar performances from two stalwarts of the game were the talking points of the first set of matches between Belgium and Spain. For the Spanish women, Georgina Oliva was the beating heart of a Spanish midfield that played creative and high tempo hockey which eventually deflated the hard-working Belgium team. In the men's match Spain looked to be on their way to a famous victory until Tom Boon showed why he is one of the most feared strikers in the world.
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 21 May
Men
Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerp
All times GMT +2
20 May 2022 20:30 BEL v ESP (RR) 3 - 3 (3 - 2 SO)
21 May 2022 20:30 BEL v ESP (RR) 5 - 1
Ernst Reuter Sportfeld, Berlin
All times GMT +2
21 May 2022 16:30 GER v ARG (RR) 6 - 3
22 May 2022 14:30 GER v ARG (RR)
Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
21 May 2022 13:00 ENG v FRA (RR) 5 - 4
22 May 2022 12:00 ENG v FRA (RR)
Men's Pool standings
Women
Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerp
All times GMT +2
20 May 2022 18:00 BEL v ESP (RR) 1 - 2
21 May 2022 18:00 BEL v ESP (RR) 3 - 0
Ernst Reuter Sportfeld, Berlin
All times GMT +2
21 May 2022 13:30 GER v ARG (RR) 1 - 2
22 May 2022 11:30 GER v ARG (RR)
Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
21 May 2022 15:30 ENG v CHN (RR) 1 - 1 (3 - 4 SO)
22 May 2022 14:30 ENG v CHN (RR)
Women's Pool standings
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KDA to play its role in promotion of hockey’
Injured Rupinder Pal Singh targeting CWC, Hockey World Cup
Talking about his future and his comeback, the ace drag-flicker said that he wants to give back to the sport, which has made him the person he is today.
By Ashim Sunam
India drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh (Photo | Hockey India)
BENGALURU: After the highs of a bronze medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics, key members, including Rupinder Pal Singh and Birender Lakra, had called it quits. However, they were both called for the Indian camp and were ready for a comeback to international hockey with the former originally named captain for the Asia Cup, starting May 23.
England Proud To Support #OrangeForImran on Sunday 5 June
Fellow Seoul '88 gold medallist Steve Batchelor and Imran Sherwani's son Zac are part of the 'Going For Gold' London Marathon team that will raise money for Alzheimer's UK. Credit: Alex Wallace
England Hockey are pleased to announce a range of activity supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK at the upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League home games against the Netherlands on Sunday 5 June.
Rohidas to continue to lead India, Gurinder misses out
Amit Rohidas will continue to lead the Indian men’s hockey team in the last leg of the 2021-22 edition of the FIH Pro League in Belgium and the Netherlands.
There are no big surprises in the squad as the Indian team management continues to test various combinations ahead of a busy calendar year. - Biswaranjan Rout
Amit Rohidas will continue to lead the Indian men’s hockey team in the last leg of the 2021-22 edition of the FIH Pro League in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Hockey India announces 20-member team for matches against Belgium and Netherlands
India will play Belgium on 11th and 12th June followed by matches against the Netherlands on 18th and 19th June
Amit Rohidas (Source: Hockey India)
Hockey India on Thursday named the 20-member Indian Men's Hockey Team who will take on hosts Belgium and Netherlands in the last leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021-22 season. The current table toppers India will play Belgium on 11th and 12th June in Antwerp, Belgium followed by matches against the Netherlands on 18th and 19th June in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 20 May
Men
Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerp
All times GMT +2
20 May 2022 20:30 BEL v ESP (RR) 3 - 3 (3 - 2 SO)
21 May 2022 20:30 BEL v ESP (RR)
Ernst Reuter Sportfeld, Berlin
All times GMT +2
21 May 2022 16:30 GER v ARG (RR)
22 May 2022 14:30 GER v ARG (RR)
Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
21 May 2022 13:00 ENG v FRA (RR)
22 May 2022 12:00 ENG v FRA (RR)
Men's Pool standings
Women
Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerp
All times GMT +2
20 May 2022 18:00 BEL v ESP (RR) 1 - 2
21 May 2022 18:00 BEL v ESP (RR)
Ernst Reuter Sportfeld, Berlin
All times GMT +2
21 May 2022 13:30 GER v ARG (RR)
22 May 2022 11:30 GER v ARG (RR)
Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
21 May 2022 15:30 ENG v CHN (RR)
22 May 2022 14:30 ENG v CHN (RR)
Women's Pool standings
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Late update 25 April
My apologies, but work commitments have prevented today's update from happening on time. Should all be up by 12:00 GMT
England edge Ireland in thriller, big wins for India, Germany, USA, Netherlands highlight Day 2 in Potchefstroom
It was a decisive day for most of the games on Day 2 at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Pool D play opened with India’s Lalrindiki’s two goals leading her side to a 5-1 win over Wales, while Germany had a clinical 10-0 win over Malaysia thanks to Aina Kresken’s hat trick. In Pool A play, the USA found their footing through a four-goal performance from Hope Rose to take care of Zimbabwe 5-0, while the Netherlands secured their spot in the Top 8 with a casual 11-0 victory over Canada thanks to a five-goal performance from Jip Dicke. The day closed with England edging Ireland with an exciting 2-1 decision thanks to a brilliant goal from Vicki McCabe.
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge
Northern KZN Regional Ferrum Hoërskool: Saturday 26 February
Finally, we can play! Ferrum Hoërskool’s First Hockey XI is excited to host the first tournament of the 2022 SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge 2022 on Saturday 26 February. Pictured here are the team’s Andiswa Mduli (Vice-Captain), Marlene Combrink (Captain) and Clarisse Whitehead (Vice-Captain), gearing up to welcome eight teams for the Northern KZN Regional. Photo by Dean Bond
The first of the ten regionals for the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge kicks off on Saturday 26 February in Newcastle where Ferrum Hoërskool hosts eight teams for the Northern KZN Regional.
Inaugural Men’s World Cup - Barcelona 1971
By Shahid Khan
The triumphant Khalid Mahmood holding the World Cup
This month marks exactly half a century since the first Men’s Hockey World Cup tournament which took place from 15th to 24th October 1971 in Barcelona.
Fifty years ago – when Kenya made it to the semi-finals of Barcelona World Cup
by Dil Bahra
Kenya’s Captain Avtar Singh Sohal leading his team at the opening ceremony of the first World Cup
in Barcelona in 1971. Photo: Avtar Singh Sohal collection.
The idea of holding a Hockey World Cup had come from India and Pakistan, then the two dominant nations in international hockey, in early 1969.
Ernest Wall OBE (1924 – 2020)
by Dil Bahra
Ernest Wall OBE
It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Ernest ‘Ernie’ Wall on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Windyhall Care Home, Ayr in Scotland. He was aged 95.
Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Senior remembered
by Dil Bahra
Leandro Negre, Dil Bahra and Balbir Senior at FIH function London 2012 Olympics
I first met Balbir Singh Senior at the Champions Trophy in Amstelveen, Netherlands in 1982. I was with a group who had earlier gone to the Bombay World Cup in that year. Whilst we sat down in the lounge after the match, having our drinks, Balbir, who was the coach of the Indian team at that tournament, was passing through the lounge on his way out. He noticed our group and came over to talk to us.
Kenya Sikh hockey players remember Legend Jack Simonian in London
by Dil Bahra
Former Kenya and Sikh Union Club Nairobi players celebrated the Life of their former colleague, Jack Simonian at an invite only event held at Indian Gymkhana Club London on Sunday 15 March 2020.
Although the evolving situation of coronavirus prevented many from attending, the event organisers decided to carry on. Suzie, Jack’s daughter, who was due to fly from Sardina, Italy especially for this event was one of those who was unable to attend following Government advice.
Afrihost
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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