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India’s hockey team secured their spot in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy after a commanding 8-1 victory over Malaysia, marking their third consecutive win in the preliminary round. Raj Kumar Pal led the scoring with a hat-trick, while Araijeet Singh Hundal and Harmanpreet Singh also shone with impressive performances.
The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 is in full swing with India looking to secure their third consecutive victory in the league stage against Malaysia. The match will begin shortly, with India aiming to maintain their dominant performance from the previous two matches. Meanwhile, Pakistan holds a 2-1 lead over Japan at the end of the third quarter.
Australian field hockey player Tom Craig has been suspended for 12 months by Hockey Australia for attempting to purchase cocaine during the Paris Olympics. He was arrested but released without charge after a night in custody. The suspension comes after an investigation by Hockey Australia’s Integrity Unit.
Australian hockey player Tom Craig has been handed a 12-month ban, with six months suspended, by Hockey Australia for purchasing cocaine in Paris. The ban, which began on Monday, follows an investigation by Hockey Australia’s integrity unit into the incident, which occurred during the recent Paris Olympics. Despite the ban, Craig remains eligible for selection for the 2025 national squad.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) president, Tayyab Ikram, has expressed his desire to see a revival of bilateral hockey matches between India and Pakistan, highlighting the benefits for both nations and the sport globally. He also discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan’s hockey team and the importance of supporting smaller nations within the sport.
FIH president Tayyab Ikram has expressed his desire to see India and Pakistan resume their historic hockey rivalry, emphasizing its importance to the sport’s strength. He also highlighted the need for financial support to revive Pakistan hockey, praised India’s role in the sport, and emphasized the continuing relevance of traditional 11-a-side hockey while also advocating for the popularity of Hockey 5s.
Incumbent FIH President Tayyab Ikram is set to be re-elected unopposed at the 49th FIH Congress in Muscat, Oman. While the president’s position is uncontested, there are competitive races for the two female and two male positions on the FIH Ordinary Executive Board.
India, the defending champions, look to continue their winning streak in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament as they face Malaysia. The team has shown significant improvement in field goal conversion, with young forwards stepping up. The focus will be on maintaining their momentum and securing a place in the semifinals.
Defending champion India secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Japan in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, marking their second consecutive win. Sukhjeet Singh led the charge with a brace, while Abhishek, Sanjay, and Uttam Singh also found the back of the net for India.