News for 16 January 2024
All the news for Tuesday 16 January 2024
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 Valencia - 16 January
Valencia, Spain
All times GMT +1
15 Jan 2024 17:00 JPN v UKR (A) 5 - 2
15 Jan 2024 19:15 IRL v BEL (A) 2 - 4
16 Jan 2024 is a rest day
17 Jan 2024 12:00 ESP v EGY (B)
17 Jan 2024 14:15 AUT v KOR (B)
17 Jan 2024 17:00 BEL v UKR (A)
17 Jan 2024 19:15 JPN v IRL (A)
Pool standings
Women
15 Jan 2024 12:00 IRL v UKR (A) 8 - 0
15 Jan 2024 14:15 KOR v BEL (A) 1 - 10
16 Jan 2024 12:00 CAN v ESP (B)
16 Jan 2024 14:15 GBR v MAS (B)
16 Jan 2024 17:00 BEL v UKR (A)
16 Jan 2024 19:15 IRL v KOR (A)
17 Jan 2024 is a rest day
Pool Standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 Ranchi (W) - 16 January
Jharkhand, India
All times GMT +5:30
15 Jan 2024 was a rest day
16 Jan 2024 12:00 GER v CZE (A) 10 - 0
16 Jan 2024 14:30 CHI v JPN (A)
16 Jan 2024 17:00 USA v NZL (B)
16 Jan 2024 19:30 IND v ITA (B)
17 Jan 2024 is a rest day
Pool Standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 Oman (M) - 16 January
Muscat, Oman
All times GMT +4
15 Jan 2024 14:00 GER v CAN (B) 9 - 0
15 Jan 2024 16:15 NZL v CHI (B) 3 - 1
15 Jan 2024 18:30 MAS v CHN (A) 2 - 3
15 Jan 2024 20:45 GBR v PAK (A) 6 - 1
16 Jan 2024 14:00 CAN v CHI (B)
16 Jan 2024 16:15 NZL v GER (B)
16 Jan 2024 18:30 PAK v CHN (A)
16 Jan 2024 20:45 MAS v GBR (A)
17 Jan 2024 is a rest day
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Flying start for Germany and Great Britain men in Oman, as Red Lions qualify for semi-final in Valencia
Germany’s men's side made a terrific start to their Olympic qualifying campaign - putting 9 past Canada in Oman. World number 2 ranked Belgium made it 2/2 wins to qualify for the semi-final in Valencia. China pulled off the shock of the day - beating Malaysia 3-2, scoring the winner with 1 second left on the clock. Pool A in Valencia was blown wide open after Belgium women’s side put 10 past Korea and Ireland won 8-0 against Ukraine.
Strong Irish Performance Not Enough Against Clinical Belgium
IRELAND 2:4 BELGIUM
Line Up Team Ireland. COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK
Without creating any clear cut opportunities Belgium dominated the opening exchanges of today’s second match for Ireland Men in their Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia. A well organised Irish defence coped admirably with whatever they were faced with.
Pinoké gun helps power Belgium into semi-finals
Pinoké’s Alexander Hendrickx was among the goals as his drag-flick helped Belgium become the first men’s side to go through to the semi-finals from the Olympic qualifiers in Valencia.
Ireland lose 4-2 to Belgium in second pool match in Valencia
By Nigel Ringland
Sean Murray in action against Florent van Aubel during Ireland's 4-2 defeat by Belgium. Image source, Inpho
Olympic champions Belgium proved too strong for Ireland as they went down 4-2 in the second Pool game of the Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia.
Ireland Women Take Huge Win at Olympic Qualifiers
IRELAND 8 UKRAINE 0
Line Up Team Ireland. COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK
To put this game in context after day one here in Valencia, Spain, Ireland and Belgium were in second and third place in Pool A after the Koreans beat Ukraine 3-0 to lead the standings. So Ireland needed to win this game to challenge successfully for a top two place in the pool. Belgium taking on Korea in their second pool game found themselves in a similar situation.
Ireland defeat Ukraine 8-0 in second pool game
By Nigel Ringland
Roisin Upton celebrates scoring Ireland's fifth goal with team-mates Hannah McLoughlin (10) and Beth Harper (31). Image source, Inpho
The goals flowed for Ireland as they comprehensively beat Ukraine 8-0 in their second Pool game of the Olympic qualifiers in Valencia on Monday.
Gantoise star Ballenghien fires in four
Gantoise’s Ambre Ballenghien produced a masterclass for Belgium as her four goals helped the Red Panthers ran up a huge 10-1 win over Korea in the Olympic qualifiers in Valencia.
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.
Germany defeats Canada on opening afternoon in Oman
World number five with strong showing to start the event
In an opening day face off at the FIH Olympic Qualifier tournament in Oman, Canada encountered a daunting challenge against the fifth-ranked Germany, ultimately succumbing to a sound defeat. From the onset, it was evident that the 17th-ranked Canadian team faced an uphill battle. Germany wasted no time asserting dominance, securing the goal advantage by notching three goals in the opening quarter. The early onslaught reflected Germany’s control over the game, with a grip on possession.
Dominant Kiwis set the tone
A year and one day on from a 3-1 victory over Chile at the World Cup, the Vantage Black Sticks Men clinched another 3-1 victory against the same opponent in the opening match of their Olympic Qualification campaign.
Speedy Tigers lose to China, Paris Olympic hopes in tatters
By Jugjet Singh
The Speedy Tigers can forget about playing in the Paris Olympics following an unexpected 3-2 defeat to China in the Olympic Qualifier Group A match in Muscat on Monday.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers can forget about playing in the Paris Olympics following an unexpected 3-2 defeat to China in the Olympic Qualifier Group A match in Muscat on Monday.
GB Men Begin FIH Olympic Qualifiers With Dominant 6-1 Win Over Pakistan
Great Britain men got their FIH Olympic Qualifiers 2024 campaign off to a stellar start, thrashing Pakistan 6-1 in their opening Group A match in Oman.
Pakistan hit for ‘six’ in the qualifiers
By Shahid Khan In Muscat
Pakistan crashed to Great Britain’s overall superiority in their opening game at Olympic qualifying campaign losing 6-1 in Oman.
Although the Asian team were on the back foot from the start they brought out the first save of the match from the British goalkeeper.
However Great Britain opened the scoring in the 10th minute and doubled their leader just before half time.
The European team, having narrowly failed to qualify through European championships playing as England were relentless in their attacks. Their two weeks acclimatising and preparation in Oman were fully in evidence.
16th-ranked, Pakistan were pinned to defending and hardly had any attacking options as Great Britain extended their lead in the third quarter to 3-0.
Green-shirts had to defend numerous penalty and inevitably Great Britain, scored two further goals to make the score 5-0. Pakistan’s spearhead, Shahid Hannan fresh from the Junior World Cup scored a consolation field goal as they pressed forward in the final quarter.
Just it appeared the Asian time might bring some respectability to the score and brought out superb saves from the opposing goalkeeper it was Great Britain who scored to make the final score 6-1.
Pakistan’s crucial next game is against China, who will be in good spirit having snatched 3-2 last seconds dramatic victory over Malaysia in the first match.
The top three teams in the tournament will qualify for the Paris Olympics later year.
Fieldhockey Exclusive
Pakistan suffer heavy defeat in first game of Paris Olympics Qualifiers
Great Britain stamped their authority with scoreline of 6-1
Pakistan are placed in pool A along with England, China and Malaysia - Oman Sports Tv/Youtube
Pakistan Men's Hockey Team endured a significant setback in their inaugural match of the Paris Olympics Qualifiers against Great Britain, succumbing to a resounding 6-1 defeat in Muscat, Oman.
Poor start by Pakistan in Olympic hockey bid
MUSCAT: Pakistan began their bid to qualify for a first Olympics in 12 years with a dispiriting 6-1 reverse against Great Britain on Monday.
Great Britain men rack up record Pakistan win
By Rod Gilmour
Sam Ward netted a double for Great Britain PIC: GB HOCKEY
Great Britain’s power and circle penetration proved too good for Pakistan in Muscat as Paul Revington’s side eased to a 6-1 victory — their biggest ever win over the once Asian powerhouse nation, according to records — and open their Olympic qualifying account in some style.
GB men cruise to victory in Olympic qualifier
Great Britain men kick-started their Olympic qualifying campaign with a comfortable 6-1 win over Pakistan in Group A in Oman.
Arul's job on the line as Speedy Tigers face Britain in do-or-die Olympic mission
By Jugjet Singh
China (in red) and Malaysia in action in Monday’s Olympic Qualifier in Muscat, Oman. - Pic credit FIH
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers had no business losing to China, who are eight rungs below them, at the Olympic Qualifier in Muscat Oman, on Monday.
India looks for a big win against Italy to stay on course to Paris 2024
Indian women’s win against New Zealand on Sunday kept the Olympic hopes alive, but being third in a four-team pool with just one game to go isn’t the ideal situation coach Janneke Schopman would have wanted.
Uthra Ganesan
India looks for a big win against Italy to stay on course to Paris 2024 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
India’s win against New Zealand on Sunday kept the women’s hockey team’s Olympic hopes alive, but being third in a four-team pool with just one game to go isn’t the ideal situation coach Janneke Schopman would have wanted.
Ball in India’s court
Hosts looking to qualify for semis with win vs Italy
India coach Janneke Schopman tests captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia during training in Ranchi on Monday. PTI
Their campaign back on track after a wobbly start, India would look for another spirited all-round performance to outwit lower-ranked Italy in their final pool match and progress to the semifinals of the FIH Women’s Olympic Qualifier here tomorrow.
India hockey captain Savita Punia: We’re a good team, maybe we expect a bit too much from ourselves
“Since we are a good team, maybe we expect a bit too much from ourselves and that puts pressure on us. That’s why we want to take it one match at a time,” Savita Punia said about India’s FIH Olympic Qualifiers campaign in Ranchi.
Nihit Sachdeva
India captain Savita Punia felt the aggression on display against New Zealand was missing against the USA and perhaps that explains the difference in result. | Photo Credit: PTI
Barely 12 hours after leading India to 3-1 win over New Zealand in a must-win Group B match in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia was back at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Stadium here on Monday.
Germany, Japan seek semifinal berths as they face Czech, Chile
Valentin Altenburg’s Germany, the highest-ranked team in the competition, faces an already knocked out Czech side while Japan takes on a surging Chile.
Nihit Sachdeva
Chile coach Sergio Vigil (centre) along with his players and ball kids during a practice session ahead of the final Pool A match against Japan in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. | Photo Credit: Nihit Sachdeva
Germany and Japan will look to seal their spots in the semifinals without mathematics coming in their way when they take on the Czech Republic and Chile, respectively in the final Pool A matches of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers here on Tuesday.
Toussaint to lead Calypso Stickmen at Hockey5s
by Nigel Simon
Akim Toussaint, left, will captain T&T at the inaugural 16-nation FIH Hockey 5s World Cup in Muscat, Oman, from January 28-31. Courtesy PAHF
Akim Toussaint will lead T&T’s ten-member team which features two newcomers for the inaugural 16-nation FIH Hockey 5s World Cup in Muscat, Oman, from January 28-31.
Top four now decided in the Scottish Women`s Indoor National League 1
After the final matches in the league stage of the women`s Indoor National league 1 champions Watsonians, Clydesdale Western, Wildcats and Dundee Wanderers have qualified for the top four competition, and will now play out for the right to a place in the final. The other sides will take part in the lower group to attempt to avoid relegation.
2023 USA Field Hockey Grow the Game Award Winner: Amanda Lawson
Amanda Lawson is second from the left
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the announcement of all winners, USA Field Hockey is individually highlighting each recipient of USA Field Hockey's 2023 Annual Awards. This week, USA Field Hockey is honored to feature the 2023 Grow the Game Award winner, Amanda Lawson
Hearing in IHC today to decide PHF's future
The plea taken by the Khokhar’s legal team is that nowhere in the PHF Constitution there is any room for direct nomination to the post
By Abdul Mohi Shah
During a meeting in Lahore, the congress reposed full trust in the federation’s elected office-bearers. - PHF
ISLAMABAD: The affairs of Pakistan hockey are likely to get a clear direction as an important hearing is on the cards before Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq today (Tuesday) on the petition filed by the PHF elected president on the nomination of new president by the patron-in-chief.