News for 08 January 2024
All the news for Monday 8 January 2024
Japan and India are sole contenders for Olympic berth, says Yuri Nagai
Japan and New Zealand, the final two remaining teams, arrived here on Sunday for the highly-anticipated Olympic Qualifiers beginning on January 13.
Japan is placed in Pool A and will begin its campaign against the Czech Republic on January 13, before facing Germany on January 14 and Chile on January 16. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Japan skipper Yuri Nagai on Sunday said they made a few changes to their squad following a heartbreaking loss to India in the Asian Champions Trophy final and picked themselves as a top contender for the Women’s Olympic qualifiers.
Japan, New Zealand arrive in Ranchi for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, express hopes to reach Paris
Japan will play Czech Republic in their first game while New Zealand will take on Italy in their opening contest
Ranchi: The final two remaining teams, Japan Women's Hockey Team and New Zealand Women's Hockey Team arrived in Ranchi on Sunday for the highly-anticipated FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024. While Japan, placed in Pool A, will begin their campaign against Czech Republic on 13th January, NZ, placed in Pool B, will take on Italy in their first game on the same day. Japan will face off against Germany on 14th January and Chile on 16th January, while New Zealand will compete against India on 14th January and the United States on 16th January in their final two Pool games.
Chile Women's Hockey Team touches down in Ranchi, aims for historic Olympic qualification at FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024
Chile are placed in Pool A and they will open their campaign against Germany
Ranchi: The fervour of anticipation soared as the Chile Women's Hockey Team landed in Ranchi on Sunday with their sights set firmly on clinching their debut berth at the Olympics. Ranked 14th globally, the Chilean squad brings a blend of skill and determination to the much-awaited FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024.
The Indian Women's Hockey Team will take on United States in their opening match at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024
Ranchi: Having spent nearly a week in Ranchi, training at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf, the Indian Women's Hockey Team is ready for the challenge at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 where they will begin their campaign against United States on 13th January.
Speedy Tigers' spouses roped in for Olympic Qualifier
By Jugjet Singh
National coach A. Arul Selvaraj. -- NSTP Filepic
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach A. Arul Selvaraj has left nothing to chance, as he even got his players' wives in the lead-up to the Olympic Qualifier in Muscat, Oman, on Jan 15-21.
Dengue battle toughens up Speedy Tigers defender Zul Pidaus
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Defender Zul Pidaus Mizun's fight against dengue has toughened him up for the Olympic Qualifier in Muscat, Oman, on Jan 15-21.
International Hockey Federation celebrates its centenary
By Raúl Daffunchio Picazo
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its centenary on 7 January in Lausanne, Switzerland, although the sport has a much longer history, with Olympic participation dating back to London 1908.
Hockey India names 41-member core probable group for Junior Women's National Coaching Camp
The core group will report to Coach Tushar Khandker in SAI, Bengaluru on 8th January
New Delhi: Hockey India on Sunday named a 41-member core probable group for the Junior Women's National Coaching Camp that begins on 8th January 2024 in Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru. The new core probable group has been picked based on their performances in the domestic championships held in 2023.
Najd Falcons crowned hockey champions of Saudi Arabia after winning Elite Championship
RIYADH: Najd Falcons won the Saudi Elite Hockey Championship this weekend to become the champions of Saudi Arabia.
Day 7 Results: 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 2
New Delhi, 7th January 2024: Day 7 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 2 witnessed SAI Bal Team, SAI Shakti Team and Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy win their respective matches.