2024 Test Matches FRA v RSA (W)
Cambrai, France
All times GMT +2
2 Jul 2024 19:00 FRA v RSA 0 - 2
4 Jul 2024 19:00 FRA v RSA
6 Jul 2024 11:00 FRA v RSA
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Rosie Malone’s last-ditch appeal fails as Australia name hockey teams for Paris Olympics
The world player of the year nominee has been controversially left out of the Olympics squad.
By Murray Wenzel
Rosie Malone has been left out of the Paris Olympics team.
Australia’s ruthless pursuit of Olympic hockey gold has been laid bare by three high-profile omissions from the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos teams to play in Paris.
India needs to concede fewer penalty corners at Paris 2024 Olympics: Former men’s hockey team captain Rasquinha
India finished with a bronze medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, is placed in Pool B alongside defending champion Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland.
Shayan Acharya
File photo: Rasquinha believes that the onus to perform will be on the seasoned custodian P. R. Sreejesh and captain Harmanpreet Singh. | Photo Credit: Prashant Nakwe/The Hindu
Viren Rasquinha, the former India captain, believed that India would need to not concede unnecessary penalty corners for success at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
EuroHockey 5s Championship 2024
Walcz, Poland
All times GMT +2
Men
3 Jul 2024 10:00 UKR v LTU (Pool B)
3 Jul 2024 10:40 FIN v SWE (Pool B)
3 Jul 2024 11:20 TUR v CZE (Pool A)
3 Jul 2024 12:00 CYP v ITA (Pool A)
3 Jul 2024 15:00 SUI v LTU (Pool B)
3 Jul 2024 15:40 UKR v SWE (Pool B)
3 Jul 2024 16:20 TUR v ITA (Pool A)
3 Jul 2024 17:00 POL v CZE (Pool A)
Pool Standings
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Women
3 Jul 2024 12:40 WAL v FIN (Pool A)
3 Jul 2024 13:20 SWE v LUX (Pool A)
3 Jul 2024 17:40 TUR v LTU (Pool B)
3 Jul 2024 18:20 UKR v ITA (Pool B)
3 Jul 2024 19:00 WAL v LUX (Pool A)
3 Jul 2024 19:40 POL v FIN (Pool A)
Pool Standings
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Junior Pan American Championship 2024
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
All times GMT -7
Men
3 Jul 2024 12:00 ARG v MEX (One Pool)
3 Jul 2024 16:00 CHI v USA (One Pool)
3 Jul 2024 20:00 CAN v BRA (One Pool)
Pool Standings
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Women
3 Jul 2024 10:00 ARG v MEX (One Pool)
3 Jul 2024 14:00 USA v URU (One Pool)
3 Jul 2024 18:00 CAN v CHI (One Pool)
Pool Standings
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Hockey India to Compile Exclusive List of Coaches and Support Staff for Hockey India League Franchises
The Hockey India League 2024-2025 will feature 8 Men’s and 6 Women’s Teams
New Delhi: The much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) is set to make its comeback later this year after a 7-year-long hiatus. The 2024-2025 edition of the Hockey India League will feature 8 men's teams and 6 women's teams, marking a significant expansion and revitalization of the league. This development is expected to inject fresh excitement and competitiveness into the sport.
Why Pakistani players won’t feature in revamped Hockey India League
Hockey India League: Only those players whose countries are ranked in the top 15 currently will be able to register; as per latest rankings, Pakistan is 16.
By Mihir Vasavda
Despite being hugely beneficial for Indian men’s hockey, the HIL was discontinued in 2017 due to the financial burden it put on team owners. (FILE)
More than 1,000 domestic male and female players in the fray for auctions. Approximately 500 international stars who have expressed interest – a number that could rise after the Paris Olympics. Close to 30 corporates, keen on buying teams. And no players from Pakistan.
Hockey India set to host first-ever Masters Cup for Men and Women
Hockey India Masters Cup is designed to celebrate the enduring passion and skill of seasoned hockey players
New Delhi: Hockey India on Tuesday announced the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup, a pioneering tournament featuring both men's and women's categories. This unique event will spotlight our veteran players, specifically those over the age of 40, offering a distinct platform compared to other domestic hockey events.
Wanderers Night League in full swing
By Helge Schutz
Travis May in action for Wanderers against DTS. Photo: Helge Schütz
With the Old Mutual Wanderers Night League Hockey series in full swing teams are battling it out to make the knockout stages which will commence next week.
Scotland pathway squads announced for upcoming summer tournaments
The Scotland emerging and aspiring squads have been named for upcoming summer tournaments at home and overseas.
Under 16s recent performance updates
The England Hockey Boys and Girls Under 16s teams took part in mini tournaments at the end of June. Read the match reports from the team managers below:
Day 2 Results: 2nd Hockey India Junior Women and Men North Zone Championship 2024
Jhansi: Day 2 of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Women and Men North Zone Championship 2024 saw Hockey Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh Hockey win their respective matches in the Women’s category while Hockey Punjab won their encounter in the Men’s category, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
2024 Test Matches FRA v RSA (W)
Cambrai, France
All times GMT +2
2 Jul 2024 19:00 FRA v RSA 0 - 2
4 Jul 2024 19:00 FRA v RSA
6 Jul 2024 11:00 FRA v RSA
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FIH Match Centre
Speedy Tigers edge Belgium B 3-2 in friendly
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) in action against Belgium B in a friendly in Antwerp on Monday. - Pic courtesy from MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers edged Belgium B 3-2 in a friendly hockey match in Antwerp on Monday.
Rosie Malone cut from Hockeyroos, Eddie Ockenden set for fifth Games
Rosie Malone strikes on goal for the Hockeyroos PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS/ RODRIGO JARAMILLO
Hockeyroos star Rosie Malone has been confirmed as a high-profile omission from Katrina Powell’s 16-strong Paris Olympics squad.
‘Expect nothing but gold,’ says PR Sreejesh’s wife Aneeshya ahead of his fourth Olympic outing
Dr Aneeshya Sreejesh elaborates on what it’s like to be a part of an international hockey star’s support system
Bengaluru: With the Indian team gearing up for the Paris Olympic Games which is 25 days away, excitement is mounting in PR Sreejesh’s household where his family eagerly awaits the hockey star to play his fourth Olympic Games, a record so far held by the legendary Dhanraj Pillay.
Trekking in Switzerland—Indian hockey team's Olympic prep
As part of team bonding exercise, Harmanpreet & Co set to explore the mountains before departing for Paris on July 20
Swaroop Swaminathan
While there, the plan right now is to do some trekking before 2021 bronze medalists switch base to Netherlands for three friendlies before they leave for Paris on July 20.Photo | Hockey India
BENGALURU: In a week's time, the Indian men's hockey team will throw away their sports gear for some jackets, headlamps and hiking boots. As part of a team bonding exercise before the high-pressure environment of the Olympics, the contingent—the playing members and the support staff—will meet up with the side's mental conditioning coach, Paddy Upton, in Switzerland for a three-day camp.
Paris 2024: Meet Ally Hammel
With the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games rapidly approaching, get to know the athletes named to the U.S. Olympic Women's Field Hockey Team.
‘When I got the Paris Olympics nod, I looked and realised my kids don’t care!’
Dad-of-two says fatherhood has transformed his outlook on hockey ahead of Paris 2024. Tom Harle reports
Phil Roper is relishing Paris under coach Revington PIC: Worldsportpics WORLDSPORTPICS COPYRIGHT Rodrigo Jaramillo
Phil Roper’s first daughter Indie-Rae was born six months before his Olympic hockey debut at Tokyo 2020 and the family welcomed Luca into the world in October 2023.
DD announces release of 'MAKE IT NINE - Indian Hockey Saga'
DD announces 'MAKE IT NINE - Indian Hockey Saga,' a 3-part series debuting July 12, 2024, celebrating India's hockey legacy and comeback
DD's released it's original - 'MAKE IT NINE- The Indian Hockey Saga's' trailer, series to debut on July 12,2024 (Photo credit: DD News/Twitter)
DD Originals unveiled its latest series titled 'MAKE IT NINE- Indian Hockey Saga' on Tuesday.
World Rankings Update heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics
With less than a month to go till the Olympic Games Paris 2024 get underway, the 12 men’s and women’s teams are deep into their preparations! Following a raft of FIH Hockey Pro League matches over the past two months, we are looking at how the teams measure up in the world rankings as they head into the showpiece event in Paris.
Indian men's Hockey team drops to seventh place in the world rankings
The drop in world ranking for India reflects their below-par season in the FIH Pro League.
India Men's Hocket team. (Photo Credit: FIH Hockey)
India men's hockey team have fallen to seventh place in the world rankings following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season of the FIH Pro League.
2024 Junior Pan American Championships Preview
Portions of Content Courtesy of PAHF
In just a few days, from July 3 to 12, the 2024 Junior Pan American Championships (JPAC) will begin at Tamanawis Park in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The top three teams in both the men's and women's divisions will qualify for the 2025 FIH Hockey Junior World Cup (JWC).
2024 National Club Championship Concludes with WC Eagles Winning U-19 Girls Division
Credit: Dan Trevino
For three days at the Virginia Beach Regional Training Center and Princess Anne Athletic Complex in Virginia Beach, Va., twenty-four club teams competed in the 2024 U-19 Girls National Club Championship (NCC), presented by YOLO Sportswear. It was a fitting end to the total of nine days of top-level play across three age divisions.
Day 1 Results: 2nd Hockey India Junior Women and Men North Zone Championship 2024
Jhansi: Day 1 of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Women and Men North Zone Championship 2024 witnessed Hockey Haryana and Delhi Hockey win their respective matches in the Women’s category while Hockey Haryana also won in the Men’s category, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
12th Hong Kong Men's Quadrangular Hockey Tournament
Hong Kong (HKG)
All times GMT +8
8 Mar 2024 13:00 THA v MAC (One Pool) 4 - 0
8 Mar 2024 17:30 TPE v HKG (One Pool) 1 - 1
9 Mar 2024 11:30 THA v TPE (One Pool) 3 - 2
9 Mar 2024 18:15 MAC v HKG (One Pool) 0 - 6
10 Mar 2024 12:15 TPE v MAC (One Pool) 11 - 0
10 Mar 2024 16:45 HKG v THA (One Pool)
Pool Standings
7th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament
8 Mar 2024 15:15 SGP v TPE (One Pool) 1 - 0
8 Mar 2024 19:45 HKG v INA (One Pool) 7 - 0
9 Mar 2024 13:45 TPE v INA (One Pool) 1 - 0
9 Mar 2024 16:00 HKG v SGP (One Pool) 2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 10:00 INA v SGP (One Pool) 2 - 0
10 Mar 2024 14:30 TPE v HKG (One Pool)
Pool Standings
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Celebrating women leading the way forward in hockey
On the field and off the field. As players, coaches, umpires and administrators. On this International Women’s Day 2024, a year where the International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its centennial, we focus on eight women who have been leading the way over the past few decades, and creating a blueprint for success that will benefit the generations to come, as they look to these role models and follow in their footsteps.
Savita’s message on International Women’s Day: Believe in yourself and you can achieve beyond limits
The Indian Women’s Captain says that steps have been taken to enhance gender equality in sports
New Delhi: On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, Indian Women’s Team Captain, Savita Punia delivered a strong message and said that the key to achievement lies in believing in yourself. She said, “When I started playing, I was lucky that I got full support from my family despite the challenges. That was a massive confidence booster for me. However, that was not the case for everyone. But with time, situation has changed for the good. So, always believe in yourself and don’t think that you are any less than anyone. Set your goals, and put all your hard-work with determination and motivation. It may take a bit of time to achieve your goals, but in the end, you will always get there.”
Hockey Ireland launches ‘See Us, Be Us, Back Us’ campaign
Today Hockey Ireland celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of its latest campaign in support of the women’s game.
Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan continues to make strides in her mission
Last year, we told the story of Hoci Cymru Young Ambassador Lily Morgan, who spoke in front of the EuroHockey General Assembly in Monchengladbach, Germany in August.
England Hockey League 2023/24 Premier Division Weekend 15 Preview
Teams continue on week 15 of the Women's and Men's England Hockey Premier Division with everything still left to play for and Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper has previewed all the anticipated action.
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.
Ranchi, Jharkhand (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
27 Oct 2023 16:00 JPN v MAS (One Pool) 3 - 0
27 Oct 2023 18:15 CHN v KOR (One Pool) 0 - 1
27 Oct 2023 20:30 IND v THA (One Pool) 7 - 1
28 Oct 2023 16:00 JPN v KOR (One Pool) 4 - 0
28 Oct 2023 18:15 THA v CHN (One Pool) 0 - 6
28 Oct 2023 20:30 IND v MAS (One Pool) 5 - 0
Pool standings
Live Scores
FIH Match Centre
Manuja Veerappa
Dilip Tirkey. (Odisha Sports Photo)
BENGALURU: Foreign coaches have been Indian hockey’s go-to professionals ever since Germany’s Gerhard Rach took over the team bound for the Athens Olympics in 2004. For nearly two decades now, the men’s team has seen as many as 10 foreign coaches. A change, perhaps, would be welcome if Dilip Tirkey’s views are anything to go by.