2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League - 7 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)
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)
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
Argentina make successful start to Season 5
Two highly competitive matches on the opening night of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 Season has seen Argentina’s Women’s and Men’s teams secure favourable results against Great Britain in Santiago del Estero.
GB Women and Men suffer narrow defeats in season opener
Both Great Britain Women and Men’s Hockey Teams suffered a narrow defeat against hosts Argentina in their respective opening matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 in Santiago del Estero.
Great Britain's men and women beaten by Argentina in first match of new season
Sophie Hamilton scored for Great Britain in the shootout against Argentina
Great Britain's women lost 2-1 to Argentina in a shootout in their first match of the new FIH Pro League season.
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (W) - 7 December
Santiago
All times GMT -3
6 Dec 2023 09:00 NED v ESP (QF) 4 - 1
6 Dec 2023 11:15 ENG v GER (QF) 1 - 0
6 Dec 2023 18:15 BEL v JPN (QF) 1 - 0
6 Dec 2023 20:30 ARG v AUS (QF) 3 - 1
7 Dec 2023 09:00 ZIM v CAN (13th - 16th)
7 Dec 2023 11:15 RSA v NZL (13th - 16th)
7 Dec 2023 18:15 KOR v IND (9th - 12th)
7 Dec 2023 20:30 CHI v USA (9th - 12th)
Final Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Netherlands, England, Belgium, and Argentina qualify for the semifinals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023
It was a busy day for all the eight teams at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Chile with high stakes of qualifying for the semifinals of the prestigious event. While Netherlands and Argentina had easy wins and surged their way through to the semis, England and Belgium won by just one goal each, with their respective opponents giving them a tough fight till the end of the 60th minute.
England set up Dutch semi-final
England aiming to reach first ever Women's JWC final PIC: England Hockey
A second-half strike from Scarlett Spavin was enough to see England women through to the semi-finals of the Junior World Cup in Chile.
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (M) - 7 December
Kuala Lumpur
All times GMT +8
6 Dec 2023 09:00 NED v PAK (Pool D) 3 - 3
6 Dec 2023 11:00 BEL v NZL (Pool D) 4 - 0
6 Dec 2023 14:00 RSA v EGY (Pool B) 3 - 2
6 Dec 2023 16:00 FRA v GER (Pool B) 2 - 0
6 Dec 2023 18:00 AUS v CHI (Pool A) 7 - 1
6 Dec 2023 20:00 MAS v ARG (Pool A) 0 - 4
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)
8 Dec 2023 08:00 RSA v FRA (Pool B)
8 Dec 2023 10:00 GER v EGY (Pool B)
8 Dec 2023 12:00 ARG v CHI (Pool A)
8 Dec 2023 14:00 AUS v MAS (Pool A)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Pakistan thump New Zealand in Junior Hockey World Cup
Arshad Liaqat scored a hat-trick for the Green Shirts
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.
Argentina and France maintain flawless records as Belgium enjoy a solid start in Malaysia
Defending champions Argentina claimed their second win of the tournament on day two of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Malaysia as France also clinched their second victory, with the two sides now comfortably sitting atop Pool A and B respectively.
Argentina trounce Malaysia 4-0 in JWC
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia played like champions in their opening match, and then lost all sense of consistency to be bullied by World No. 1 Argentina who breezed with a 4-0 victory in Group A of the Junior World Cup on Wednesday. NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia played like champions in their opening match, and then lost all sense of consistency to be bullied by World No. 1 Argentina who breezed with a 4-0 victory in Group A of the Junior World Cup on Wednesday.
Malaysia thumped by Argentina in the Junior World Cup
By KM BOOPATHY
Malaysia's Azmilmuizzuddin Misron (left) challenges an Argentina player in their Junior World Cup on June 6.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's chances of advancing to the quarter-finals were dented after suffering a 0-4 defeat to Argentina in their second Group A match of the Junior World Cup at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (Dec 6).
One last chance for Malaysia to make amends
By Jugjet Singh
The “first door” was slammed on Malaysia's face, but coach Amin Rahim and his boys still have one more chance to make amends at their own Junior World Cup. - NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: The "first door" was slammed on Malaysia's face, but coach Amin Rahim and his boys still have one more chance to make amends at their own Junior World Cup.
Bungling Rafaizul vows to give a better show against Australia
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia's Ahmad Suhaimi (left) and Muhammad Addy (right) chase Argentina's Bonanno Agustin (center) during the 2023 Men's Junior World Cup Hockey match at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium. - NSTP/GENES GULITAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Goalkeeper Rafaizul Saini was a letdown as Malaysia lost 4-0 to defending champions Argentina in a Junior World Cup Group A match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday.
Super South Africa down Egypt
A new chapter in a remarkable rivalry was written on Wednesday afternoon in Kuala Lumpur as South Africa and Egypt for just the second time at a FIH Junior World Cup, with the previous encounter being a draw in 2005. The African heavyweights had both lost their opening games by a two-goal deficit to European opponents and knew that a defeat today would all but eliminate them from the quarterfinal battle.
Australia crush Chile in the rain
By Jugjet Singh
An Australia player (left) attacking the Chile goalmouth during a Junior
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia finally won their first Junior World Cup match when they beat Chile 7-1 in Group A at the National Stadium on Wednesday.
France stun Germans to reach JWC last eight
By Jugjet Singh
France virtually became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals from Group B of the Junior World Cup when they beat Germany 2-0 under a constant drizzle at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: France virtually became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals from Group B of the Junior World Cup when they beat Germany 2-0 under a constant drizzle at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday.
Pakistan send a warning to the big guns
By Aftar Singh
Pakistan held their own against the mighty Netherlands in a physical but thrilling 3-3 draw in a JWC Group D match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. - NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: The stirring way the Green Shirts stormed back against the mighty Dutch side in a Junior World Cup (JWC) match would fill many hockey connoisseurs with envy.
Arbaz nets late leveller as Pakistan hold Netherlands
PAKISTAN’S Mohammad Ammad attempts to dribble past two Netherlands players during their match of the Junior Hockey World Cup on Wednesday.—courtesy Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Arbaz Ahmed concerted a penalty stroke five minutes from time as Pakistan came back from 2-0 down to hold the Netherlands to a 3-3 draw in their opening match of the FIH Junior World Cup on Wednesday.
CR Kumar's lads ready to engage Spanish Armada
K. ARUMUGAM
India do battle against Spain on Thursday in the 2023 FIH MJWC. The Spanish are regulars at global events at any level and Head Coach CR Kumar knows his boys are in for a stern test at the Bukit Jalal stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The cool and composed coach, however, is confident that his U-21 lads are game for a fight.
India needs to guard against complacency against Spain
Its campaign has started off positively, but India must guard against complacency when it faces Spain in the second Pool C match of the FIH junior men’s hockey World Cup here on Thursday.
India’s Araijeet and Amandeep. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Its campaign has started off positively, but India must guard against complacency when it faces Spain in the second Pool C match of the FIH junior men’s hockey World Cup here on Thursday.
Depelsenaire wants to be a Boon for Belgium
By Aftar Singh
Belgian star Louis Depelsenaire
KUALA LUMPUR: Belgian hockey player Louis Depelsenaire wants to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Tom Boon, who is one of the greatest strikers in the world.
2023 3 Nations FRA v UKR v CZE (W) - 7 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
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
Powerful mix of experience and youth named for 2024 Hockeyroos squad ahead of Olympic year
Hockeyroos’ Head Coach, Katrina Powell has combined a mix of experience and new talent in the squad for 2024, a year that will be headlined by the Paris Olympic Games.
Picking your Moment
Ashley Morrison
In sport, and in life, they say that timing is everything.
Australia reveal 2024 men’s squad .. during Junior Hockey World Cup
Colin Batch talks to his team PIC: WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek
Australia men took the decision to announce their senior squad for 2024 on Wednesday, with the young Kookaburras getting their Junior World Cup under way.
USA Field Hockey Releases Updated National Club Rankings Following Festival
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Field Hockey is pleased to release updated outdoor National Club Rankings after the 2023 National Hockey Festival, powered by 3STEP Sports. In this edition of club rankings, teams that participated in Shooting Star Thanksgiving will also receive USA Field Hockey Club Ranking points. These rankings will be reflected in pools for the 2024 Sunshine Showcase taking place next month.
The three athletes all grew up in the Netherlands, where field hockey is one of the most popular sports
Trio of Penn field hockey players share connection in Red, Blue, and Orange
By Caleb Crain
Senior forward Lis Zandbergen fights for possession against Dartmouth on Oct. 7. Credit: Weining Ding
On the field, senior forward Lis Zandbergen, senior goalkeeper Frederique Wollaert, and sophomore forward Livia Loozen are a strong group. They each started all 17 games that Penn field hockey played this season, with Loozen scoring six goals to come in second on the team and Zandbergen adding three assists to her own pair of scores. In the net, Wollaert was a consistent presence for the Quakers, racking up a .744 save percentage and allowing under two goals per game.
Day 4 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A)
New Delhi, 6th December, 2023: Day 4 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A) witnessed HAR Hockey Academy and Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy win their respective matches in the in the Sub Junior category while Army Boys Sports Company, Salute Hockey Academy, Markandeshwar Hockey Academy and Namdhari XI won their respective matches in the Junior category.
News for 07 December 2023
In their wisdom the FIH have scheduled Pro League and two Junior World Cups all at the same time. Coupled with the internet being down in my area, the news takes the Archives format until I can separate the stories
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (W) - 6 December
Santiago
All times GMT -3
5 Dec 2023 09:00 IND v NZL (9th - 16th) 3 - 3 (SO 3 - 2)
5 Dec 2023 11:15 USA v CAN (9th - 16th) 8 - 0
5 Dec 2023 18:15 KOR v RSA (9th - 16th) 1 - 1 (SO 3 - 2)
5 Dec 2023 20:30 CHI v ZIM (9th - 16th) 2 - 0
6 Dec 2023 09:00 NED v ESP (QF) 4 - 1
6 Dec 2023 11:15 ENG v GER (QF) 1 - 0
6 Dec 2023 18:15 BEL v JPN (QF) 1 - 0
6 Dec 2023 20:30 ARG v AUS (QF) 3 - 1
Final Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Goalkeeper Madhuri Kindo stars as India beat New Zealand in a classification match of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland: The teams that missed out on a spot in the Top 8 of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 got another chance on Thursday to showcase their potential in the 9th-16th place qualification match.
Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team beat New Zealand 3 - 3 (3 - 2 SO) in a thrilling game at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023
Goalkeeper Madhuri Kindo made four consecutive saves to help India win in sudden death
Santiago: The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team put up a brilliant show in their fourth game of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 as they came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-2 in sudden death in a penalty shoot out after the match ended 3-3 during regular time.
Successful Second Half Propels U-21 USWNT to Dominant Win Over Canada at JWC
Worldsportspics
SANTIAGO, Chile – A dominant second half performance from the No. 5 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team secured them a crossover win over No. 18 Canada at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup. Goals from seven different athletes highlighted the 8-0 win for the Junior Eagles.
Shootout agony for South Africa
South Africa and Korea faced off in the cross-pool playoff on Tuesday in Chile with hopes of securing a top 10 finish still in the objectives. The two sides had met four times previously at a Junior World Cup with Korea winning all of them.
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (M) - 6 December
Kuala Lumpur
All times GMT +8
5 Dec 2023 09:00 FRA v EGY (Pool B) 3 - 1
5 Dec 2023 11:00 GER v RSA (Pool B) 5 - 3
5 Dec 2023 14:00 ESP v CAN (Pool C) 7 - 0
5 Dec 2023 16:00 ARG v AUS (Pool A) 1 - 0
5 Dec 2023 18:00 IND v KOR (Pool C) 4 - 2
5 Dec 2023 20:00 MAS v CHI (Pool A) 7 - 1
6 Dec 2023 09:00 NED v PAK (Pool D) 3 - 3
6 Dec 2023 11:00 BEL v NZL (Pool D) 4 - 0
6 Dec 2023 14:00 RSA v EGY (Pool B) 3 - 2
6 Dec 2023 16:00 FRA v GER (Pool B) 2 - 0
6 Dec 2023 18:00 AUS v CHI (Pool A) 7 - 1
6 Dec 2023 20:00 MAS v ARG (Pool A) 0 - 4
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)
7 Dec 2023 20:00 ESP v IND (Pool C)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Perfect start for defending champions at FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
Argentina got their title defence off to the perfect start as the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, beating Australia in their opening match of the tournament. A solitary second-half goal from Ignacio Nardolillo was enough to secure the spoils for the defending champions.
Scary day for Holdermann
2021 runners-up Germany did not have it easy against the much-improved South Africans in a match that saw German striker Liam Holdermann (centre) hogging the headlines after rushing straight back from a check-up at the National Sports Institute (NSI) to get his name on the scoresheet. - NSTP/courtesy of KHM
KUALA LUMPUR: Six-time champions Germany got their Junior World Cup (JWC) campaign off to a winning start when they beat South Africa 5-3 in a Group B match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil today.
Nardolillo the late hero as Argentina edge Australia in JWC
By Jugjet Singh
The Argentine player, Joaquin Toscani (on the right), attempts to get the ball from the Australian player, Liam Handderson, at the 2023 Men's Junior World Cup Hockey Championship at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium. NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
BUKIT JALIL: Anticipated as the most exciting match of the day, the Junior World Cup (JWC) Group A clash between Argentina and Australia turned into a subdued affair, resembling a warm-up game rather than a fiercely contested encounter.
Araijeet shows the way for India in JWC
By Aftar Singh
Forward Araijeet Singh Hundal (right) could be the key to India’s hopes of winning the Junior World Cup (JWC) crown here. NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
BUKIT JALIL: Forward Araijeet Singh Hundal could be the key to India's hopes of winning the Junior World Cup (JWC) crown here.
Araijeet's hat-trick helps India beat Korea 4-2 to start FIH Junior World Cup 2023 campaign on a high
Araijeet (11', 16', 41') netted thrice, while Amandeep (30') chipped in with a goal for India
Kuala Lumpur: Forward Araijeet Singh Hundal netted a hat-trick as the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team beat Asian rivals Korea in their opening match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
India down plucky Korea, brace for Spain next
K. ARUMUGAM
India didn’t have things their way in a 4-2 win over South Korea in their opening outing of the 2023 FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Hockey at the Bukit Jalil stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday.
India wins the Jr World Cup opener but the coach is not enthused
K. ARUMUGAM
India made a winning start to the Junior World Cup beating raw South Korea 4-2, but coach CR Kumar may not be enthused. Establishing total control of the field proceedings in the first half, India fittingly took 3-0 lead but its grip on the game with rise of individual game inter alia and conceded twice on slight improvement shown by the Koreans.
Young Tigers roar past Chile in Junior World Cup
By Jugjet Singh 
Malaysia played stunning hockey to hammer Chile 7-1 in Group A of their Junior World Cup (JWC) match at the National Hockey Stadium here today. NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia played stunning hockey to hammer Chile 7-1 in Group A of their Junior World Cup (JWC) match at the National Hockey Stadium here today.
Why the Dutch Men have never won the U21 World Cup
Eric Verboom after the lost quarter-final at the World Cup under 21 with Terrance Pieters, Thijs van Dam and Thierry Brinkman. Photo: Koen Suyk
We came second twice. Also took bronze twice. But the Dutch men have never won the World Cup under 21 years. With three experts we look for an explanation for the missing cup in the KNHB trophy cabinet.
Agong attends Hockey Junior World Cup match between Malaysia and Chile at Bukit Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR 05 DISEMBER 2023. Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah (tiga kiri) berkenan berangkat pada Malam Pembukaan KeYang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah graced the 2023 Hockey Junior World Cup (JWC) match between Malaysia and Chile at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium tonight. NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah graced the 2023 Hockey Junior World Cup (JWC) match between Malaysia and Chile at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium tonight.
2023 3 Nations FRA v UKR v CZE (W) - 6 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
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
Batch names strong 2024 Kookaburras squad ahead of Olympic year
Head Coach, Colin Batch has named a strong and experienced 27-player Kookaburras squad for 2024, in what will be a stellar year for the sport, starting with season five of the FIH Pro League followed by the much-anticipated Paris Olympic Games.
England Hockey League 2023/24: Weekend 10 Review
Saturday’s freezing temperatures nationwide saw an almost total wipeout of the Women's England Hockey League fixture list with only a small pocket of warmth in the Thames Valley meaning the Division One South mid-table game between Slough and Sevenoaks survived. Sevenoaks won this 2-0 thanks to goals from Emily Barrett and Lily Elliott.
Holcombe first side to reach England Hockey Cup semi-finals
Holcombe edged paat Wimbledon PIC: Matt Woodhead
Holcombe women became the first team to reach the semi-finals of the England Hockey Tier One Cup by beating Wimbledon 2s 4-3 at Holcombe Park at the weekend.
Buckingham fundraise to EuroHockey indoors – with Surbiton support
Buckingham are hopefully heading to Europe PIC: WILL PALMER/ENGLAND HOCKEY
Rivals Surbiton have stepped up to donate to Buckingham’s Euro Indoor Club Cup fundraiser, telling them: “Go fly the flag for English clubs!”
Day 3 Results: 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A)
New Delhi, 5th December 2023: Day 3 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A) witnessed Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy win in the in the Sub Junior category while HAR Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and Namdhari XI won their respective matches in the Junior category.
Discard who became hockey maestro at Olympics
Yang Siow Meng played the dual role of striker and tactician at the 1972 Olympics after being initially dropped from the national hockey squad.
Frankie D'Cruz
Yang Siow Meng at his home in a 2020 picture. (Eugene Yang pic)
PETALING JAYA: Legendary Malaysian hockey forward Yang Siow Meng is 77 now, rendered largely silent by Parkinson’s disease.
Kenya, Ghana chase semis berth in Olympic qualifiers
By Agnes Makhandia
There will be no room for error as Kenya men's hockey team battle Ghana in their last Pool "B" match on Wednesday in the ongoing 2024 African Hockey Olympic qualifiers at the University of Pretoria in South Africa
Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 - 28 October
Ranchi, Jharkhand (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
27 Oct 2023 16:00 JPN v MAS (One Pool) 3 - 0
27 Oct 2023 18:15 CHN v KOR (One Pool) 0 - 1
27 Oct 2023 20:30 IND v THA (One Pool) 7 - 1
28 Oct 2023 16:00 JPN v KOR (One Pool) 4 - 0
28 Oct 2023 18:15 THA v CHN (One Pool) 0 - 6
28 Oct 2023 20:30 IND v MAS (One Pool) 5 - 0
Pool standings
Live Scores
FIH Match Centre
We want more Indian coaches in the long run: Dilip Tirkey
Manuja Veerappa
Dilip Tirkey. (Odisha Sports Photo)
BENGALURU: Foreign coaches have been Indian hockey’s go-to professionals ever since Germany’s Gerhard Rach took over the team bound for the Athens Olympics in 2004. For nearly two decades now, the men’s team has seen as many as 10 foreign coaches. A change, perhaps, would be welcome if Dilip Tirkey’s views are anything to go by.