Misc. news about Indian hockey

[sameerph]

^^^ I don't think it is decided which team will go to which qualifiers. We can ask FIH to schedule us in Spain qualifiers due to political situation.

[Saffron Lenin]

India move up to 3rd spot in men's hockey rankings

The men's hockey team was ranked fourth with 2746 points, just 15 behind England's 2761. World No.1 Netherlands (3133) had pulled away from second-ranked Belgium (2918) when the list was upgraded on July 7 at the end of the FIH Pro League season.

https://www.thehansindia.com/sports/hoc ... ngs-815483

[Saffron Lenin]

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Please guys!! Watch this short film on Hockey made by Hockey India. It really made me emotional

[prasen9]

I do not know if we care for Hockey 5s or should have a different thread, but here goes. India defeated Bangladesh 15-1 in the Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier. https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/hockey/india-rout-bangladesh-15-1-in-mens-asian-hockey-5s-world-cup-qualifier-2665433

[Saffron Lenin]

I do not know if we care for Hockey 5s or should have a different thread, but here goes. India defeated Bangladesh 15-1 in the Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier. https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/hockey/india-rout-bangladesh-15-1-in-mens-asian-hockey-5s-world-cup-qualifier-2665433

I watched the game but find it very boring format!!!!I don't think it is sustainable

[prasen9]

Maybe they need a shorter field or try with 8 a side or something like that.

[Saffron Lenin]

Hockey Rankings: India Men Climb To Third Spot Following Asian Champions Trophy Triumph

The Indian men's hockey team has climbed one spot to now be ranked third in the latest world rankings issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday. More than a year since dropping out in May 2022, India, with 2771 points, are back into the top three.

https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/hoc ... ews-318901

[Saffron Lenin]

Craig Fulton conducts coaching session for domestic head coaches

Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton on Friday conducted a coaching session for the head coaches of the member units participating in the 13th Senior Men National Championship 2023.

The aim of the session, which was organized at the Conference Hall of the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, was to elevate coaching standards within the domestic circuit. The session provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange between the coaches.

The interactive coaching session, facilitated by Fulton, delved into diverse topics, including the Indian principles of play both with and without the ball, strategic game management to the score and remaining time, and effective player management considering the demanding schedule, among other crucial aspects.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/hockey/c ... 573035.ece

[Saffron Lenin]

39-member Core Group Named for National Camp, India Coach Craig Fulton Seeks 'Fresh Perspective' for Olympic Preparation


LIST OF PLAYERS IN THE CORE-PROBABLE GROUP:



Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, Prashant Kumar Chauhan.

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Gurinder Singh, Jugraj Singh, Mandeep Mor, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Dipsan Tirkey, Manjeet.

Midfielders: Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Shamsher Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Rajkumar Pal, Sumit, Akashdeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Mohd Raheel Mouseen, Maninder Singh.

Forwards: S Karthi, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Abhishek, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Simranjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Pawan Rajbhar.

https://www.news18.com/sports/39-member ... 79710.html

[Saffron Lenin]

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[ssp]

The men's team is off to South Africa for 4-5 matches v France, RSA and Netherlands. here is the squad:

Goalkeepers PR Sreejesh, Krishan Pathak, and Pawan
defenders Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Sumit, Sanjay and Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem.

Midfielders are Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Hardik Singh, and Manpreet Singh.

Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Akashdeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Boby Singh Dhami.

Good to see some new faces but appalled to see Karthi Selvan's disappearance (he must have said something untoward) and the return of the 'great' Akashdeep. Mandeep, as always is selected. And Lalit is also back. Clearly actual performance is not considered. So, in my opinion, the following have had enough chances: Jarmanpreet, Amit Rohidas, Raj Kumar Pal & Shamsher as well as the 3 forwards mentioned above

I expect a struggle against the French and a defeat v the Dutch.

[prasen9]

We lost to Netherlands 1-5. Article

The first Hockey 5's World Cup is going on in Oman. We won against Switzerland but lost to Egypt. Article Our last game is against Jamaica on Monday.

[prasen9]

India finish fifth after beating Egypt. Maybe if we had beaten Egypt in the group match, we would have gotten better quarterfinal matchups? Would that have mattered? Article

This format is not popular now because it is new. I wonder if it will catch on with time. Let's see.

[prasen9]

Hockey India CEO Elena Norman resigns due to not being paid for three months and factionalism, according to her. Elena Norman resignation She supported our women's ex-coach, Schoppmann.

[sameerph]

Our mens team started 5 match test tour of Australia and first match turned to be our usual story against Australia - 1-5 loss. Why do we struggle so much against Australia ?