Tuesday 21 January 2025

Hockey India League

All times GMT +5:30

Men
Rourkela

20 Jan 2025 08:15 PM Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers v JSW Soorma Hockey Club    1 - 2

21 Jan 2025 08:15 PM UP Rudras v Team Gonasika    2 - 0

Standings

Women
Ranchi

20 Jan 2025 06:00 PM JSW Soorma Hockey Club v Delhi SG Pipers    5 - 1

21 Jan 2025 06:00 PM JSW Soorma Hockey Club v Odisha Warriors    0 - 0 (SO 0 - 2)

Standings

Official HIL Website

Determined JSW Soorma Hockey Club defeat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 2-1

Prabhjot Singh was awarded the player of the match for the outstanding opening goal for Soorma Hockey Club



Rourkela: JSW Soorma Hockey Club beat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 2-1 in a high-voltage match here in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 (Men) held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday. Goals were scored by Prabhjot Singh (21'), and Maninder Singh (28') while Jugraj Singh (39') scored the lone goal for the Tigers.

JSW Soorma Hockey Club register comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers

Charlotte Englebert, Sonam, Charlotte Stapenhorst and Penny Squibb scored for Soorma



Ranchi: JSW Soorma Hockey Club returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers in the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi today. Charlotte Englebert (6’) and Sonam (9’, 10’) gave Soorma a comfortable lead in the first quarter. Charlotte Stapenhorst (36’) further extended the lead in the third quarter but Sangita Kumari (38’) pulled a goal back soon after. But Penny Squibb (60’) found the back of the net in the last minute to round off a five star performance for Soorma.

Harmanpreet, Vanasch help Soorma Hockey Club get back to winning ways against Shrachi Bengal Tigers

The returning Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch starred in defence while Prabhjot Singh and Maninder Singh got the crucial goals.

Aashin Prasad


Harmanpreet Singh of Soorma Hockey Club warming up before the match against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Rourkela. | Photo Credit: Hockey India League

Soorma Hockey Club snapped a two-game losing run in the Hockey India League (HIL) to beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 2-1 here at the Birsa Munda International Stadium on Monday.

Sonam brace helps Soorma Hockey Club blow away Delhi SG Pipers

The Pipers were reduced to a shadow of themselves from Friday’s reverse fixture, in which they had managed to pull the rug under Soorma’s feet with a 2-0 win.

Santadeep Dey


Players of Soorma Hockey Club and Delhi SG Pipers (red) in action during a match of the Hockey India League (HIL), in Ranchi. | Photo Credit: PTI

The calm before Monday’s storm lasted only nine minutes. The Delhi SG Pipers were then blown away like a tin roof in the wind, succumbing to a 5-1 defeat against JSW Soorma Hockey Club during a Women’s Hockey India League match at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Stadium here.

HIL ticking all boxes of three growth-pillars: Divyanshu Singh

With a lot going in hockey’s favour, the league is primed for success per the COO of JSW Sports.

By Rahul Kargal



At the 2024 Paris Olympics, when the Indian Men’s Hockey team climbed the podium and displayed its bronze medal, euphoria gripped the nation. It became clear that the bronze at the Tokyo games was no anomaly.

Terengganu trounce Liaoning for sixth straight win in MHL

By Aftar Singh


National forward Faizal Saari scored a hat-trick (41st, 42nd, 54th) for Terengganu. - NSTP/GHAZALI KORI

KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu are on track for the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) league title after recording their sixth consecutive win by outplaying Liaoning Club from China 8-3 at the Batu Buruk Stadium in Kuala Terengganu today.

China and Australia teams compete in Malaysia Hockey League


Malaysian Hockey League has lured international teams PIC: Malaysian Hockey Confederation

The Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) was labelled the Malaysia Haphazard League last week following the news that two teams from China and Australia would arrive later in the tournament.

Watsonians and Clydesdale Western make Scottish women’s finals day while Uddingston are in the relegation play-offs



Watsonians and Clydesdale Western will contest this season`s women’s indoor final next weekend after finishing well ahead in the top four competition. At the other end it is Uddingston who will play in the relegation play-off for first division survival.

Field Hockey Canada: Seeking National Coaches for Masters Indoor Teams

Volunteer Coaching Positions for Women’s and Men’s Teams (Ages 035-065)



Field Hockey Canada is seeking coaches for the Women’s and Men’s Canadian Masters Indoor Teams across various age group categories (035-065). These volunteer positions are contingent upon the number of teams and confirmed age group categories for each competition.

 Rivonia’s hockey star transforms from high school to World Masters

At 42 years old, Jocelyn Bretherick is proving that passion and dedication have no age limits. Having played hockey for over two decades, she continues to excel in the sport, representing South Africa in the World Masters.

Xoliswa Zakwe


Jocylen Bretherick.

A 42-year-old hockey player from Rivonia, Jocelyn Bretherick, is not just a veteran of the game but an inspiration to anyone who believes in the power of perseverance and passion for the sport.

Revival of Bedfordshire Schools Hockey League boosts the sport



The revival of the Bedfordshire Schools Hockey League (BSHL) has ushered in a new era of opportunity for pupils to engage in competitive hockey across the county.

RALPHH defibrillator installed pitch-side at the National Hockey Centre



Hoci Cymru has installed its free defibrillator from national charity RALPHH, with the vital resource overlooking the playing area at the National Hockey Centre at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.  

Expat Pakistani Businessman Farooq Gaba pledges to support Dar Hockey Academy

By Ijaz Chaudhry


Farooq Gaba (rt) presented with Dar HA insignia by academy's President Tauqeer Dar

Pakistan-born businessman Farooq Gaba was in Lahore to meet his extended family and old friends.

India won Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup

By Tariq Ali

Indian junior women's hockey team won the 9th edition of the Women's Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2024 defeated China in the penalty shootout by 3-2 when the final match ended in a 1-1 tie at the Oman Hockey Stadium, Muscat, Oman.

Placement matches
Gold medal - India 1-1 (3-2) China
Bronze medal - South Korea 1-1 (3-2) Japan
5th and 6th place - Malaysia 6-0 Thailand
7th and 8th place - Chinese Taipei 6-1 Hong Kong
9th and 10th place - Bangladesh 8-0 Sri Lanka

Indian men's junior hockey team also won Junior Hockey Asia Cup defeated Pakistan by 5-3 at the same venue earlier this month.

Final standings
Women's Junior Asia Cup
1 IND 2 CHN 3 KOR 4 JPN 5 MAS 6 THA 7 TPE 8 HKG 9 Asia a 10 SRI
Men's Junior Asia Cup
1 IND 2 PAK 3 JPN 4 MAS 5 BAN 6 CHN 7 THA 8 KOR 9 OMA 10 TPE

Statistical Records of the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024

Highest match scores
China 19-0 Bangladesh
Japan 15-0 Sri Lanka
Japan 13-0 Hong Kong
India 13-1 Bangladesh
South Korea 12-0 Hong Kong
Malaysia 11-0 Hong Kong
South Korea 10-0 Sri Lanka

The hat trick scorers
5 goals - Hao Guoting - China 19-0 Bangladesh
4 goals - Rei Yoshida - Japan 15-0 Sri Lanka
4 goals - Lihang Wang - China 19-0 Bangladesh
4 goals - Mumtaz Khan - India 13-1 Bangladesh
4 goals - Deepika Sehrawat - India 9-0 Thailand
4 goals - Riya Airin - Bangladesh 8-0 Sri Lanka
3 goals - Deepika Sehrawat - India 13-1 Bangladesh
3 goals - Kanika Siwach - India 13-1 Bangladesh
3 goals - Deepika Sehrawat - India 5-0 Malaysia
3 goals - Zati Alyani - Malaysia 6-1 Bangladesh
3 goals - Kanika Siwach - India 9-0 Thailand
3 goals - Hanami Saito - Japan 15-0 Sri Lanka
3 goals - Sin Hyonji - South Korea 10-0 Sri Lanka
3 goals - Sana Hayasuke - Japan 13-0 Hong Kong
3 goals - Niko Maruyama - Japan 4-0 South Korea
3 goals - Park Mi- Gyeong - South Korea 12-0 Hong Kong
3 goals - Nur Azureen - Malaysia 11-0 Hong Kong
3 goals - Anith Humaira - Malaysia 11-0 Hong Kong
3 goals - Nur Azureen - Malaysia 6-0 Thailand

Top scorer
12 goals - Deepika Sehrawat - India

Sultan of Johor Cup - Records

By Tariq Ali

The twelfth edition of Sultan of Johor Cup under 21 men's hockey tournament is to be held at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia from 19th October to 26th October, 2024.

Six under 21 teams from the following countries have been participating
Australia, Great Britain, India, Japan, Malaysia and New Zealand

Final standings of the previous editions
2011 - 1 Malaysia 2 Australia 3 South Korea 4 India 5 Pakistan 6 New Zealand
2012 - 1 Germany 2 India 3 Australia 4 Pakistan 5 New Zealand 6 Malaysia
2013 - 1 India 2 Malaysia 3 Argentina 4 Pakistan 5 South Korea 6 England
2014 - 1 India 2 Great Britain 3 Australia 4 New Zealand 5 Malaysia 6 Pakistan
2015 - 1 Great Britain 2 India 3 Malaysia 4 Argentina 5 Australia 6 Pakistan
2016 - 1 Australia 2 Pakistan 3 Japan 4 England 5 Malaysia 6 New Zealand
2017 - 1 Australia 2 Great Britain 3 India 4 Malaysia 5 Japan 6 United States
2018 - 1 Great Britain 2 India 3 Australia 4 Japan 5 Malaysia 6 New Zealand
2019 - 1 Great Britain 2 India 3 Malaysia 4 Japan 5 Australia 6 New Zealand
2020 - not held
2021 - not held
2022 - 1 India 2 Australia 3 Great Britain 4 Japan 5 South Africa 6 Malaysia
2023 - 1 Germany 2 Australia 3 India 4 Pakistan 5 Great Britain 6 New Zealand 7 Malaysia 8 South Africa

Highest match scores
India 22-0 United States, 2017
Australia 19-0 United States, 2017
Malaysia 18-0 United States, 2017
Japan 14-0 United States, 2017
Great Britain 11-0 United States, 2017
Japan 11-0 United States, 2017

Most individual goals in a match
5 goals - Nathan Ephraums - Australia 10-0 United States, 2017
5 goals - Harmanjit Singh - India 22-0 United States, 2017
5 goals - Aiman Rozemi - Malaysia 18-0 United States, 2017

Most individual goals in an edition
10 goals - Luke Taylor - Great Britain, 2015
9 goals - Harmanpreet Singh - India, 2014
9 goals - Nathan Ephraums - Australia, 2017
9 goals - Dilpreet Singh - India, 2017

Saturday 9 March 2024

12th Hong Kong Men's Quadrangular Hockey Tournament
Hong Kong (HKG)

All times GMT +8

8 Mar 2024 13:00     THA v MAC (One Pool)     4 - 0
8 Mar 2024 17:30     TPE v HKG (One Pool)       1 - 1
9 Mar 2024 11:30     THA v TPE (One Pool)       3 - 2
9 Mar 2024 18:15     MAC v HKG (One Pool)      0 - 6
10 Mar 2024 12:15     TPE v MAC (One Pool)     11 - 0
10 Mar 2024 16:45     HKG v THA (One Pool)     

Pool Standings

7th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament

8 Mar 2024 15:15     SGP v TPE (One Pool)      1 - 0
8 Mar 2024 19:45     HKG v INA (One Pool)     7 - 0
9 Mar 2024 13:45     TPE v INA (One Pool)      1 - 0
9 Mar 2024 16:00     HKG v SGP (One Pool)     2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 10:00     INA v SGP (One Pool)     2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 14:30     TPE v HKG (One Pool) 

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre

Celebrating women leading the way forward in hockey



On the field and off the field. As players, coaches, umpires and administrators. On this International Women’s Day 2024, a year where the International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its centennial, we focus on eight women who have been leading the way over the past few decades, and creating a blueprint for success that will benefit the generations to come, as they look to these role models and follow in their footsteps.

Savita’s message on International Women’s Day: Believe in yourself and you can achieve beyond limits

The Indian Women’s Captain says that steps have been taken to enhance gender equality in sports



 New Delhi: On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, Indian Women’s Team Captain, Savita Punia delivered a strong message and said that the key to achievement lies in believing in yourself. She said, “When I started playing, I was lucky that I got full support from my family despite the challenges. That was a massive confidence booster for me. However, that was not the case for everyone. But with time, situation has changed for the good. So, always believe in yourself and don’t think that you are any less than anyone. Set your goals, and put all your hard-work with determination and motivation. It may take a bit of time to achieve your goals, but in the end, you will always get there.”

Hockey Ireland launches ‘See Us, Be Us, Back Us’ campaign



Today Hockey Ireland celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of its latest campaign in support of the women’s game.

Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan continues to make strides in her mission



Last year, we told the story of Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan, who spoke in front of the EuroHockey General Assembly in Monchengladbach, Germany in August.  

England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division Weekend 15 Preview



Teams continue on week 15 of the Women's and Men's England Hockey Premier Division with everything still left to play for and Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper has previewed all the anticipated action.

Young Speedy Tigresses in Valencia only for exposure, says MHC chief

By Jugjet Singh


Malaysia (in blue) in action against Canada in the Olympic Qualifier in Valencia on Sunday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) sent a young women's team to the Olympic Qualifier in Valencia with minimal expectations.

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.