News for 05 January 2024
All the news for Friday 5 January 2024
One Week to Go: Excitement looms large as battle for Paris Olympics gains momentum
Only the top three teams from the tournament will earn their ticket to the Paris Olympics from the women's hockey qualifiers in Ranchi. 
Indian women's hockey team will look to qualify for the Paris Olympics this month.
With only a week left for the start of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, the excitement among hockey fans looms large as teams vie to make the top three position in order to book a berth for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi reflect India’s commitment to excellence, says Dilip Tirkey
Eight countries, including hosts India will be vying for the top three spots at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here from January 13–19 to book berths for the Paris Olympics in July–August.
Dilip Tirkey speaks during a press conference in Chennai. (File Photo) | Photo Credit: PTI
The upcoming Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers is a “testament to India’s commitment” to the sport and its pursuit of excellence on the international stage, said the national federation’s president, Dilip Tirkey, on Thursday.
Motivated USA Women's Hockey Team reaches Ranchi, eyes strong showing in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024
USA Women's Hockey Team are placed in Pool B along with India, New Zealand, and Italy
Ranchi: After missing out on an Olympic berth in Tokyo, a motivated USA team arrived in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Thursday evening for the highly-awaited FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, hoping to carve a road to Paris. The USA team led by Co-Captains Amanda Golini and Ashley Hoffman will face off against India in their first Pool B match on 13th January 2024, which will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2021/22 FIH Women's Hockey Pro League. The World No. 15 will then take on Italy in their second game on 14th January followed by their final pool game against New Zealand on 16th January.
With its first ever Hockey5s World Cup, FIH opens a new era for hockey’s development
The FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 begins on 24 January. With new competing nations and a format never associated with a World Cup so far, the event ushers in a new era for international hockey. The inaugural edition of the Hockey5s World Cup will see participation from across the globe with 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams, from across 5 continents, competing for the title of the first ever Hockey5s World Champions.
World Masters Hockey - Important Announcements for 2024
Here are some important announcements that WMH hopes will help guide you as you make plans for the 2024 World Cup, to be held in Cape Town, RSA (O35 & O40 women and men; and O65+ men, as well as SoM teams in these age groups), Oct 12-21; and in Auckland, NZL, (O45 – O70 women, O45-O60 men, as well as SoM teams in all these age groups/genders), Nov. 7-16.
NHDP gets thumbs up from MHC
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Hockey Development Programme (NHDP) received the thumbs up from Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) when it was reviewed on Wednesday.
Day 4 Results: 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 2
New Delhi: Day 4 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 2 witnessed SAI Bal Team, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre and SAI Shakti Team win their respective matches.
Umpire, 14, on age gaps and the next gen of hockey officials
In 2020, we spoke to a then 11-year-old Tom Pilgrim, who was then widely thought to be the youngest ever in the country to become a Level 1 hockey umpire.
Tom Pilgrim continues to make progress in his fledgling umpiring career PICS: All supplied
Over three years on, and the teenager has attained his Level 2 for outdoor and indoor as he continues his progression. This year he has umpired the Supra League and In2Hockey finals, a junior festival in France, Talent Academy Cup Finals and a East Ladies Premier Division match to name but a few.