News for 06 January 2024
All the news for Saturday 6 January 2024
One Week to Go: Excitement looms large as battle for Paris Olympics gains momentum
Home team India hopes to make historic third consecutive qualification for the prestigious Summer Olympic Games
Ranchi: With only a week left for the start of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, the excitement among hockey fans looms large as teams vie to make the top 3 position in order to book a berth for Paris Olympic Games 2024. The teams in the fray include Germany, Japan, Chile and Czech Republic grouped in pool A while hosts India are grouped in pool B along with United States, New Zealand and Italy.
Czech Republic Women's Hockey Team lands in Ranchi, aims for maiden Olympic berth at FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024
The Czech Republic will take on Japan in their opening match 
Ranchi: Spirited Czech Republic Women's Hockey Team on Saturday arrived in Ranchi with zeal and determination as they set their sights on securing their maiden berth at the Olympics by qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024. The team, currently ranked 25th globally, exudes excitement and readiness as they prepare to showcase their prowess at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024.
Malaysia outshone by Kiwis in hockey friendly
By Jugjet Singh
Kirendeep Kaur, who missed the Asian Games last year because of examinations at a local university, played her first international since Hangzhou, and even though she was in good form, she needed to release the ball faster.
KUALA LUMPUR: National women's coach Nasihin Nubli and his players had a fiery defensive lesson from a visiting New Zealand side at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil today.
Arul faces uphill task against his former guru
By Aftar Singh
Paul Revington
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia coach A. Arul Selvaraj will face his former guru, Paul Revington, who is in charge of Great Britain, in hockey's Olympic Qualifier in Muscat, Oman, from Jan 15-21.
BBC Sport To Broadcast GB’s Matches At The Olympic Qualifiers
As the GB men’s and women’s teams put the final preparations in place for the Olympic Qualifiers, it’s been announced that BBC Sport will broadcast all GB matches on their digital platforms.
Men’s Roster Named for Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024
MUSCAT, Oman – Following the tryout that took place in late November at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C., U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Harry Singh has named the 10-athlete roster that will compete at the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024. The event is slated for later this month, with the men competing from January 28 to 31 in Muscat, Oman.
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup returns after one-year hiatus
By Aftar Singh 
Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah (left) with the national jersey in Ipoh on Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup returns after a one-year hiatus, and it will be held in Ipoh from May 4-11.
FIH turns 100 on 7 January 2024!
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its Centenary on 7 January 2024. While historical references suggest that hockey has been around for thousands of years, with mentions made in Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt and ancient Greece, it wasn’t until 1876 that formal rules were drawn up and 1924 that the sport was formalised with the formation of the Fédération Internationale de Hockey sur Gazon on 7 January of that year, in Paris, France.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram: “A century of resilience, progress, and the unyielding spirit of the hockey community”
Speaking about the FIH Centennial, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Today, we stand on the cusp of history, marking 100 years of dedication, passion, and growth in the world of hockey. This is not just a celebration; it is a commemoration of a century of resilience, progress, and the unyielding spirit of the hockey community.
IOC President Thomas Bach: “Today, FIH and the IOC enjoy a strong partnership”
Speaking on the occasion of the FIH’s 100th anniversary, President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach said: “On this milestone anniversary, you can look back with so much pride on 100 years of great progress. Starting with only seven member associations, FIH has not stopped growing ever since. Today, your 140 national associations underline in an impressive way that hockey has grown to a truly global sport with worldwide appeal.
USA Field Hockey Announces Five Inductees to 2024 Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class. The five inductees are Patrick Cota, Kelly Doton and Katelyn (née Falgowski) Ginolfi who join an already impressive list of athletes added to the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame. Amy (née Hassick) Baxter has been named an Officials inductee while the late Dr. Christine Grant a Contributor inductee.
New year welcomes day two of Scottish women`s indoor National League 1
After the opening round of games in the women`s indoor National League 1 three teams – Clydesdale Western, Watsonians and Dundee Wanderers – emerged unbeaten, it’s a situation that can change after Sunday`s matches. Although Clydesdale and Watsonians are not due to meet until next weekend, Wanderers will play both – so something will have to give.
Day 5 Results: 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 2
New Delhi: Day 5 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 2 witnessed SAI Shakti Team and Anantpur Sports Academy win their respective matches while Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre drew with SAI Bal team.
England Hockey: ‘We want to have over 100 clubs in the talent system’
The Hockey Paper and our readers pose questions to England Hockey CEO Nick Pink on its new strategy, which promises to make the sport more visible, relevant and accessible over a five-year period
Coaching junior hockey
The new Pathway system for junior players into the Talent Academies has shifted the more “privileged” and better players to the Talent Centre clubs, writes James Cracknell.