Asia: Torch Relay Stage 48: Peace, Nature, and Sports in the Somme.
At the heart of the Paris-Brussels-London triangle, the Somme, with its legendary bay, its heritage and its cultural flair, is a destination like no other. This stage focused on peace, passing through the First World War memorials One of the more than 150 Torchbearers was Jérémy Stravius, an Olympic swimming champion born in the department, […]
Asia: IOC highlights Asian athlete in Olympic Solidarity annual report
Back A member of the OCA Athletes’ Committee has been highlighted in the IOC’s 2023 Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services Annual Report. The support provided through athlete scholarships is showcased in the report through the story of the Jordanian taekwondo athlete Julyana Al-Sadeq, which the OCA website featured recently. “I have always dreamed […]
AHF: 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Netherlands-Belgium: hosting agreement officially signed today in Amsterdam
The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, that will be co-organised by Belgium and the Netherlands, added a new chapter to its history today with the official signing of the hosting agreement at a ceremony involving FIH President Tayyab Ikram, Dutch Hockey Association President Erik Klein Nagelvoort and CEO Erik Gerritsen as well as Belgian Hockey […]
PAHF: Charasika scores four in USA win as Chile, Argentina enjoy Day 4 wins
July 7, 2024 – Surrey, British Columbia (Canada) The 2024 Junior Pan American men’s Championship continued on Day 4 with wins for Chile, 1-0 over Brazil, as well as USA, 6-0 over Mexico, and Argentina, 4-0 over Canada. USA midfielder Sekayi Charasika put on a clinic as the 17-year-old put up four penalty corner goals […]
USA: Paris 2024: Meet Karlie Kisha
Most memorable field hockey moment Qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Ranchi, India and winning two NCAA National Championships Hidden Talent Finds four leaf clovers anywhere Fun Fact Played four sports her senior year of high school – field hockey, swimming, track & field and cross country By USWNT
India: Indian Men’s Hockey Team leaves for Paris 2024 Olympics
~Harmanpreet Singh will lead the team, while Hardik Singh will serve as his deputy in Paris~ Bengaluru, 8th July 2024: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team today left for Mike Horn’s base in Switzerland. Following a three-day period designed to instill mental toughness, the Team will move to the Netherlands to play practice matches. After […]
South Africa: Confidence Boost as SA Women Secure Hockey Series Win over France
The South African Women’s Hockey team claimed a 4-0 win over France and secured the series 2-1 in Cambrai, France, on Saturday 6 July 2024. Having won the first match and then succumbing to a loss to the home team in the second game, the visitors needed to ensure they bagged the victory today. South […]
PAHF: South American sides dominate for Day 4 women’s play
July 7, 2024 – Surrey, British Columbia (Canada) Day 4 of the women’s Junior Pan American Championships saw all three South American sides come out on top starting with Chile beating Mexico, 5-. While Argentina beat USA 3-0, the scoreline could have been much more were it not for a spectacular performance from American keeper […]
PAHF: USA men sneak past Brazil as Argentina, Canada cap Day 3 with big wins
On Day 3 of the men’s Junior Pan American Championship hosted in Surrey, Canada the most heated match up was in the middle of the day between USA and Brazil. A goal with seven seconds on the clock gave the Americans the 3-2 win, while Argentina took a comfortable 5-0 win over Chile and Canada […]
PAHF: USA, Argentina win big to lead women’s pool play as Chile outlast Uruguay
Pool play picture looks a bit clearer after Day 3 of the women’s edition of the 2024 Junior Pan American Championships in Surrey, Canada. The United States opened with a convincing 11-1 win over Mexico, while Argentina blanked Canada 9-0 to give USA and Argentina three wins a piece. Chile was given a run for […]