World Cup: Bhubaneswar, Rourkela Getting a Makeover for FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup
With less than five months left for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, 2023 to commence, hockey lovers across the world are excitedly looking towards Odisha, which will host the mega sporting event. As Odisha is not only the hosting state, but also sponsoring the national men’s and women’s hockey teams, it is leaving no […]
FIH: Marc Coudron- “I Received Dozens of Messages Encouraging Me to Represent Myself”
The former president of the Belgian Hockey Federation (ARBH) will stand for the presidency of the FIH following the “resignation” of Narinder Batra, the one who beat him for two votes in May 2021. Unhappy candidate for the election to the presidency of the FIH (International Hockey Federation) organized in 2021, Marc Coudron (52) announced […]
FIH: Movements in World Rankings Following the Commonwealth Games
Lausanne, Switzerland: The recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England and a series of test matches between Poland, Austria and Chile have made some impact upon the FIH World Rankings among both the men’s and women’s nations. While there have been shifts and movements up and down the table, the top of the men’s and women’s […]
FIH: November Elections
by Ernst Baart – Studio Hockey These next months might prove to be crucial for the future of our sport… While the fans still celebrate (or mourn) the Netherlands taking a 3rd world cup in a row in women’s hockey… For the more engaged follower of our sport the day after was marked by the […]
Pro-League: Orange Celebrates Return of De Goede With 6-0 Victory
The Netherlands has graced the return of Eva de Goede with a stunning 6-0 victory in the Pro League over a weak China. It was the last official game for the Orange squad in the run-up to the World Cup, which starts on July 1. There she was again. The medical miracle of Orange. […]
Pro-League: Solid Performance Gives USA Win Over China
Trailing early in their second FIH Hockey Pro League game of the weekend at HC Rotterdam in The Netherlands, the No. 15 U.S. Women’s National Team produced a solid performance, including a composed second half, to secure the win over No. 13 China. After falling behind 6 minutes into the game, USA responded and equalized […]
Pro-League: Netherlands Winner of FIH Pro League After Win Over India
The third edition of the FIH Pro League was won by the Netherlands. At the Rotterdam complex, the Orange squad won 2-1 against India after an early deficit. It is the first time that the Orange Men have won the Pro League. Captain Thierry Brinkman proudly held up the cup just before half past six, […]
Pro-League: Belgium Bounce Back to Comfortably Win Against England
Women’s FIH Pro League England 1 Belgium 4 Belgium’s women avenged their previous day’s 2-1 defeat to England in clinical fashion, running out 4-1 winners at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in somewhat warmer conditions compared with those of the first meeting. England fielded an unchanged 18 player squad, whilst Belgium made one change, […]
Pro-League: England End Belgium Unbeaten Run
Women’s FIH Pro League England 2 Belgium 1 The three-day heatwave in Southern England broke, and England Women came from 1-0 down to beat Belgium 2-1 and break the Belgians’ five game unbeaten Pro League run, although China had won a shootout 2-0 after a 1-1 draw in Antwerp ten days earlier. Belgium had last […]
Pro-League: Orange Beats India on Shoot-outs After Hectic Final Phase
The Orangemen saw a victory against India slip out of their hands in the final seconds in the Pro League on Saturday. A striking Indian corner in the final signal made it 2-2. The Netherlands then took the shoot-outs better than the Asians, which ultimately resulted in a satisfied feeling and a bonus point. Especially […]
