FIH: Belgium men scupper Spanish hopes, German women trounce USA

fih belgium men scupper spanish hopes german women trounce usa 649f41584623f - FIH: Belgium men scupper Spanish hopes, German women trounce USA - A red-hot performance from Belgium’s men saw any Spanish hopes of clinching a first ever FIH Hockey Pro League title going up in flames as the final mini-tournament of the season got under way in Antwerp. The home side’s 7-2 victory saw the Olympic champions taking a step closer to Great Britain at the top of the table with three matches remaining. With Spain now out of the running, only GB, Belgium and the Netherlands remain in the hunt for the men’s title. Earlier in the afternoon, Germany’s women produced a clinical performance, demolishing the USA 6-0. The result means the Americans now only have three more matches to try and secure the three points needed to avoid relegation.

A red-hot performance from Belgium’s men saw any Spanish hopes of clinching a first ever FIH Hockey Pro League title going up in flames as the final mini-tournament of the season got under way in Antwerp. The home side’s 7-2 victory saw the Olympic champions taking a step closer to Great Britain at the top […]

FIH: NZ women claim shoot-out win over Germany, Dutch men continue title quest

fih nz women claim shoot out win over germany dutch men continue title quest 649c90489a589 - FIH: NZ women claim shoot-out win over Germany, Dutch men continue title quest - The final day of the Amsterdam mini-tournament brought with it the 500th FIH Hockey Pro League match as New Zealand’s women took on Germany. Despite Germany’s dominance throughout, it was the Black Sticks who eventually prevailed 3-1 in a shoot-out after the match ended goalless, so keeping alive their hopes of avoiding relegation. Later in the day, the already relegated Black Sticks men couldn’t prevent the Netherlands from continuing their quest for FIH Hockey Pro League honours. The Dutch claimed a comfortable 4-1 victory to take a step closer to overtaking Great Britain at the top of the standings, with two matches remaining. Both Spain and Belgium also remain in the running for the men’s title, making for a thrilling final mini-tournament in Antwerp, starting on Friday.

The final day of the Amsterdam mini-tournament brought with it the 500th FIH Hockey Pro League match as New Zealand’s women took on Germany. Despite Germany’s dominance throughout, it was the Black Sticks who eventually prevailed 3-1 in a shoot-out after the match ended goalless, so keeping alive their hopes of avoiding relegation. Later in […]

FIH: Netherlands women crowned champions of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 

fih netherlands women crowned champions of fih hockey pro league 2022 23 6499e58a5c3e7 - FIH: Netherlands women crowned champions of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23  - With their 2-1 victory over Germany today, Netherlands women have taken their points tally to 37 points from 13 games in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 season, which is an unassailable number for all the other 8 teams in the league, making Netherlands the champions of the FIH Hockey Pro League for the third time in the 4-year history of the tournament! 

With their 2-1 victory over Germany today, Netherlands women have taken their points tally to 37 points from 13 games in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 season, which is an unassailable number for all the other 8 teams in the league, making Netherlands the champions of the FIH Hockey Pro League for the third […]

FIH: EuroHockey5s Championship 2023 Women: Preview

fih eurohockey5s championship 2023 women preview 64993ccf7acef - FIH: EuroHockey5s Championship 2023 Women: Preview - From 28 June to 1 July, the best women’s Hockey5s teams from Europe, will gather in Walcz, Poland for the EuroHockey5s Championship 2023, with three spots up for grabs in the inaugural FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup Oman 2024. 

From 28 June to 1 July, the best women’s Hockey5s teams from Europe, will gather in Walcz, Poland for the EuroHockey5s Championship 2023, with three spots up for grabs in the inaugural FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup Oman 2024.  A total of 10 teams will be in action at the championship, split into two pools […]

FIH: Dutch men sneak past Black Sticks, Germany prevail against NZ women

fih dutch men sneak past black sticks germany prevail against nz women 64987fa51d75e - FIH: Dutch men sneak past Black Sticks, Germany prevail against NZ women - The Netherlands men kept their FIH Hockey Pro League hopes well and truly alive by downing the gutsy New Zealand side 3-2 in a nail-biting encounter that kept the Amsterdam crowd on the edge of their seats. Later in the day the Black Sticks women played catch-up from the start against Germany. Die Danas wrapped up a 3-1 victory to climb above Great Britain on the tournament standings into fifth place with four more matches to play.

The Netherlands men kept their FIH Hockey Pro League hopes well and truly alive by downing the gutsy New Zealand side 3-2 in a nail-biting encounter that kept the Amsterdam crowd on the edge of their seats. Later in the day the Black Sticks women played catch-up from the start against Germany. Die Danas wrapped […]

FIH: Celebrating FIH Inclusion and Diversity Day 2023 

fih celebrating fih inclusion and diversity day 2023 6496ee78b7721 - FIH: Celebrating FIH Inclusion and Diversity Day 2023  - The international hockey community has long embraced equality and made a strong commitment to treat everyone with dignity and respect, irrespective of all differences. That commitment towards equality and inclusiveness is honored and enshrined further by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) through the FIH Inclusion and Diversity Day, which was celebrated for the first time in 2022. 

The international hockey community has long embraced equality and made a strong commitment to treat everyone with dignity and respect, irrespective of all differences. That commitment towards equality and inclusiveness is honored and enshrined further by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) through the FIH Inclusion and Diversity Day, which was celebrated for the first time […]

FIH: FIH & Special Olympics sign partnership in Berlin to celebrate the introduction of hockey as a sport at World Games 

fih fih special olympics sign partnership in berlin to celebrate the introduction of hockey as a sport at world games 6496e032890ff - FIH: FIH & Special Olympics sign partnership in Berlin to celebrate the introduction of hockey as a sport at World Games  - On 24 June 2023, Special Olympics and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took to the pitch to pen an inaugural agreement between the two organizations, dedicated to the development of hockey for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 

On 24 June 2023, Special Olympics and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took to the pitch to pen an inaugural agreement between the two organizations, dedicated to the development of hockey for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  Hockey made its first-ever appearance at World Games debuting in Berlin, being offered as a demonstration […]

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