Asia: France and Pakistan seal semi-final spots after goal fest in Gniezno
Back France and Pakistan joined New Zealand in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023/24 after playing out a 11-goal thriller. Pool B saw Les Bleus finish first, followed by Pakistan. Malaysia finished third after defeating Canada in the first game of the day. Pakistan 5-6 France France topped Pool B […]
Asia: IOC Olympic Solidarity sets the scene for Paris Olympics at OCA regional forum
Back The International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Solidarity division set the scene for the Paris Olympic Games on the second morning of the OS/OCA Regional Forum at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, June 2. Olivier Niamkey, Associate Director of Olympic Solidarity, updated delegates from East Asia and South East Asia National Olympic Committees […]
Asia: Double wins for Korea and New Zealand as hosts Spain start with a bang
Back Women’s) New Zealand 1-0 Chile New Zealand edged past Chile 1-0 as the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2023/24 began in Terrassa. It was a frustrating first half for New Zealand, with the Chileans creating more chances and putting them under pressure. The South Americans had plenty of flair going forward. However, they […]
Asia: Official Match Schedule Revealed for the Men’s and Women’s Junior AHF Cup Singapore 2024 amended.
Back The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has officially unveiled the much-anticipated match schedule for the upcoming Men’s and Women’s Junior AHF Cup Singapore 2024. The Tournament is set to take place in Singapore, total 11 teams for men’s include Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, Oman, Chinese Taipei, China, Hong Kong China, Kazakhstan, Iran and […]
Asia: Mr. Zahid Ali Honored with Prestigious “Enbek Danky” Badge for Contributions to Hockey Development
Back The Ministry of Sports, Tourism, and Culture of Kazakhstan has awarded Mr. Zahid Ali the prestigious “Enbek Danky” badge, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the development of hockey in Kazakhstan. This accolade highlights Mr. Zahid Ali’s dedication and tireless efforts in promoting and advancing the sport within the region. The “Enbek Danky” badge […]
Asia: Oman Olympic Committee holds first aid and resuscitation course for national sports federations
Back The Sports Medicine Committee of the Oman Olympic Committee organised a first aid and resuscitation course at the headquarters of the Oman Olympic Academy from May 20-22. The aim of the three-day course was to raise health and sports awareness among participants from national sports federations and provide them with the knowledge and […]
Asia: Goals galore on opening day of FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup
Back Malaysia 4-4 Pakistan Pakistan came back from three goals down to draw 4-4 against Malaysia as the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023/24 began sensationally. It was a one-sided first quarter in Gniezno, with Malaysia barely giving any time for a nervy Pakistan to settle down. The constant pressure led to the Green Shirts conceding a […]
Asia: Women’s hockey academy inaugurated Women hockey is set to get a major boost in Pakistan as the first ever academy has been established at the Viqar-Un-Nisa Postgraduate College for Women in Rawalpindi Thursday
Back Member National Assembly (MNA) Hanif Abbasi, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the academy. Besides others, MNA Daniyal Chaudhry, Olympian Khawaja Junaid, Political Secretary British High Commission Cormic Dreelan, Group Head Allied Bank Faisal Ghauri, Principal Viqar-Un-Nisa College Zahida Parveen attended the inauguration ceremony. “The ultramodern artificial turf, which presently costs around Rs35 million, […]
Asia: FIH Hockey Nations Cup (men): 2 June matches postponed to 3 June 2024
Back Due to bad weather conditions – storm and heavy rain – in Gniezno, the matches initially scheduled for today have been postponed to tomorrow as follows: Pakistan vs Canada: 3 June, 11:30am CEST France vs Malaysia: 3 June, 2pm CEST Consequently, the initial starting time of tomorrow’s last two matches has been amended as […]
Asia: IOC and COC highlight seamless cooperation on all Olympic matters
Back On the occasion of the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai from May 16-19, IOC President Thomas Bach visited China. Throughout his visit he was accompanied by IOC Members in China, Yu Zaiqing, Li Lingwei and Zhang Hong. Also present was IOC Vice President Ng Ser Miang of Singapore. President Bach was welcomed […]
