News for 16 December 2023
All the news for Saturday 16 December 2023
2023 FIH Junior World Cup (M) - 16 December
Kuala Lumpur
All times GMT +8
15 Dec 2023 09:00 CAN v CHI (15th - 16th) 1 - 4
15 Dec 2023 11:15 EGY v KOR (13th - 14th) 3 - 4
15 Dec 2023 15:00 MAS v NZL (11th - 12th) 2 - 2 (SO 3 - 4)
15 Dec 2023 17:15 BEL v RSA (9th - 10th) 2 - 1
16 Dec 2023 09:00 ARG v PAK (7th - 8th) 6 - 3
16 Dec 2023 11:15 NED v AUS (5th - 6th) 2 - 1
16 Dec 2023 18:00 IND v ESP (3rd - 4th)
16 Dec 2023 20:30 GER v FRA (Final)
Final Pool standings
Live scores
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Belgium secure consolation ninth place on penultimate day of Men’s Junior World Cup
It wasn’t where they would have wanted to finish at the start of the tournament, but Belgium were nevertheless pleased to secure a consolation ninth place at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
South Korea beat Egypt 4-3 to finish 13th in JWC
By Aftar Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: South Korea came back from a goal down to edge Egypt 4-3 and finish 13th in the Junior World Cup (JWC) at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil today.
Heroics from Danish amid Malaysia's heartbreaking loss
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia’s Shamir Shamsul in action against New Zealand’s Scott Cosslett during the match at the national Hockey stadium in Bukit Jalil.- NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
BUKIT JALIL: Goalkeeper Danish Afnan Faizal was the hero of the day even though New Zealand beat Malaysia to the 11th spot in the Junior World Cup yesterday.
Belgian Labouchere leads JWC scoring chart
By Aftar Singh
Hugo Labouchere. - NSTP/GENES GULITAH
KUALA LUMPUR: Teenager Hugo Labouchere led the scoring chart in the Junior World Cup (JWC) as he was on target again against South Africa in the playoff for ninth placing today.
Tenth place finish for the SA Hockey Men
South Africa met with European heavyweights Belgium to contest 9th position and conclude their 2023 FIH Junior World Cup in Malaysia. The South Africans, who tested finalists Germany and France in the group stages had been fantastic in the 9-16 bracket.
Pakistan pay the price for poor defending in Junior World Cup
By Aftar Singh
Pakistan Coach Roelant Oltmans. -NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistan had high hopes for the Junior World Cup (JWC), with the help of eight players boasting senior team experience.
France aim to give Germans the blues again in JWC final
By Jugjet Singh
Australia’s Cooper Burns in action against France during the Dec 12 match at the National Hockey stadium. -NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD
BUKIT JALIL: France, the 2024 Olympic hosts, will play a "wounded and angry" Germany in what is expected to be an explosive Junior World Cup (JWC) final at the National Stadium today.
Les Bleus in the mood to topple mighty Germany in JWC final
By Aftar Singh
France will not be daunted though they face Germany, the most successful team in JWC history with six titles from 12 editions, in the final tomorrow at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. - NSTP/GENES GULITAH
KUALA LUMPUR: France hockey is on fire, and Les Bleus want to finally get their hands on the elusive Junior World Cup (JWC) title.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team goes down 0-1 to Spain in 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023
Alvaro Iglesias scored the lone goal of the game
Valencia: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team lost 0-1 in their first match of the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 against Spain on Friday. Spain’s Alvaro Iglesias (29') scored the only goal of the match.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team goes down 2-3 to Spain in 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023
Gurjit Kaur and Sangita Kumari scored the two goals for India
Valencia: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team started their campaign in the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 with a 2-3 loss against the hosts, Spain, on Friday. Gurjit Kaur (13’) and Sangita Kumari (14’) each scored a goal for India, while Sara Barrios Navarro (2’), Patricia Alvarez Nardiz (30’), and Julia Strappato Garreta (53’) were on target for Spain.
Paddy’s field work: Blending Indian hockey’s silent and aggressive warriors, defanging opponents into shirt colours & brainstorming in Hindi
Indian men’s hockey is a real-life Big Boss show, with players taking daily challenges and judged every second. Mind guru Paddy Upton is helping this vividly mercurial bunch with bent sticks find equilibrium while forging an Indian style.
Mihir Vasavda.
Paddy Upton relies on the simplest of techniques to declutter the most complex of subjects.
2023 Nkosi Cup - 16 December
Cape Town, South Africa
All times GMT +2
Men
15 Dec 2023 18:45 NAM v USA (RR) 5 - 3
16 Dec 2023 13:15 NAM v RSA (RR)
16 Dec 2023 20:00 USA v RSA (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
15 Dec 2023 20:00 IRL v RSA (RR) 4 - 5
16 Dec 2023 12:00 NAM v IRL (RR)
16 Dec 2023 18:45 RSA v NAM (RR)
Pool Standings
Live Scores
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Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup 2023 underway with two thrillers
The Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup, a new staple on the indoor hockey calendar, got underway in front of a capacity crowd at Wynberg Military base. What a thriller the opening two games produced as all four nations were represented in the opening exchanges.
South Africa Edge Ireland in Thrilling Nkosi Cup Opener in Cape Town
Cailynn den Bakker scored twice as tournament hosts South Africa held on for an inspiring 5-4 win over Ireland at the Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup tournament-opening tie at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 15 December, 2023. All Photos: Nathier Suleiman / SA Hockey Association
Ireland staged an impressive comeback after trailing South Africa Indoor Women 4-nil at halftime in the Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup opener, including two back-to-back goals in the last five minutes of the match before hosts South Africa steeled their nerves to hold on for an inspiring 5-4 win at the tournament-opening encounter tie at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 15 December, 2023.
4 Nations Senior Outdoor Tournament - 16 December
Singapore
All times GMT +8
Men - EW Barker Cup
15 Dec 2023 is a rest day
16 Dec 2023 15:30 THA v HKG (One Pool)
16 Dec 2023 19:00 TPE v SGP (One Pool)
Pool Standings
Women - Annabel Pennefather Cup
15 Dec 2023 is a rest day
16 Dec 2023 15:00 TPE v HKG (One Pool)
16 Dec 2023 17:00 SGP v INA (One Pool)
Pool Standings
Live Scores
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2023 WMH PACC Concludes, Three U.S. Masters Teams Fall to Argentina in Final
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The 2023 World Masters Hockey Pan American Continental Cup (PACC) concluded after nine days of competition in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Six U.S. Masters Teams participated, with the O-35 Men, O-35 Women, and O-50 Women ending the tournament with an appearance in the final.
