News for 19 December 2023
All the news for Tuesday 19 December 2023
From Kookaburras’ downfall to India and the Netherlands' rise, a look at the FIH World Rankings in 2023
An action-packed year of hockey in 2023 saw a few changes in the FIH World Rankings. After holding the top spot at the end of 2022, the Australian Men's Hockey Team dropped to sixth, whereas the Dutch stood atop both men's and women's divisions.
2023 Nkosi Cup - 19 December
Cape Town, South Africa
All times GMT +2
Men
18 Dec 2023 20:00 RSA v USA (RR) 7 - 4
19 Dec 2023 20:00 NAM v RSA (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
18 Dec 2023 11:00 NAM v IRL (RR) 2 - 1
18 Dec 2023 18:45 RSA v NAM (RR) 3 - 2
19 Dec 2023 18:45 RSA v NAM (RR)
Pool Standings
Live Scores
FIH Match Centre
South Africa and Namibia to face off in both finals.
Ahead of the final day of fixtures at the Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup three of the four final positions were already secured. There was merely a question of which ladies’ team would join SPAR South Africa in the final, while Namibia and South Africa would battle in the men’s final.
Indoor USMNT Defeated by Namibia in Rematch at Nkosi Cup
Photo: Nathier Sulaiman
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – A rematch between the No. 8 U.S. Men's National Indoor Team and No. 13 Namibia ended with Namibia claiming a 6-2 win at the 2023 Nkosi Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
Indoor USMNT Concludes Nkosi Cup Earning Valuable Experience
Photo: Nathier Sulaiman
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The No. 8 U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team took on No. 7 South Africa in their final match of the 2023 Nkosi Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. An even match until the half, the hosts pulled away for the 4-7 win.
Head Coach Mark Tumilty names Ireland Men’s Hockey team for January’s Olympic Qualifiers
Lee Cole
Dublin, Dec 18: Ireland Men’s Hockey Team Head Coach, Mark Tumilty, has announced his squad which will contest the Olympic Qualifiers next month. The tournament which will take place between January 13th and 21st in Valencia, Spain is the final opportunity for nations to reach the Summer Olympic Hockey Tournament in Paris. Eight nations from all over the world have reached this qualification tournament in Valencia.
Eight Ulster players named in squad for Olympic Qualifiers
Johnny McKee is part of a large Ulster contingent in the Ireland squad. Inpho
Eight Ulster players have been named in the Ireland men's hockey squad for the Olympic qualifying tournament in Valencia from 13-21 January.
Roster Announcement – Women’s Olympic Qualifier
Field Hockey Canada Unveils Squad for 2024 FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers
Natalie Sourisseau Photo: Yan Huckendubler
Field Hockey Canada is proud to present the 18-player roster that will represent Canada at the anticipated 2024 FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia, Spain. Scheduled from January 13-21, 2024, this tournament marks a last-chance qualifier for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Speedy Tigers need to address their weaknesses before the qualifiers
By Jugjet Singh
(FILE PHOTO) The Speedy Tigers could have qualified for the Olympics by winning the Asian Games gold medal in Hangzhou in September, but the team failed to perform well and finished sixth. -PIC COURTESY HOKITA
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers must muscle up and fix their weaknesses for next year's Olympic qualifiers in Oman following a subdued Tour of New Zealand outing.
Burras talent enters 2024 National Men's Development Squad
The Men’s National Development Squad (NDS) has expanded for 2024 with four more spots added in preparation for what will be a huge year, headlined by the Olympic Games in Paris.
Living in the past
Back-to-back World Cup heartbreaks show similar pattern as junior team fails to learn from past mistakes
Indervir Grewal
India depended more on individual brilliance rather than team moves. HI
The Indian campaign’s trajectory at the junior men’s hockey World Cup was remarkably similar to their anticlimactic run in the 2021 edition.
Ireland 'to dream a little bigger' after trio's Aussie trip
By Nigel Ringland
Roisin Upton, Katie Mullan and Sarah Hawksworth helped Canberra Chill to the Grand Final
Captain Katie Mullan, Roisin Upton and Sarah Hawkshaw are all returning as Ireland's women are putting the final touches to their preparations for the Olympic qualifiers in Valencia in January.
Kumho rolls on with hockey in Australia
Hockey Australia has secured ongoing commitment from another of its current partners with Kumho Tyre Australia signing on for 2024.
Matthew Bell: Why I wanted to document my brain tumour recovery
Matthew Bell thought not being selected for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro with Ireland’s Green Machine was the worst day of his life. Little did he know the hardest times were ahead of him.