FIH Champions Challenge 1 2011: Champions Challenge

CC1: Belgium claim gold in thrilling final against India

Belgium has had much to celebrate in the last few years.

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Belgium hit back to stun India and earn a place in the 2012 Champions Trophy

Posted 2 years ago.

An ecstatic Belgium side celebrated a dramatic last-gasp victory over eight-times Olympic champions India in the final of the FIH Champions Challenge 1 in Johannesburg and are set to make their first ever appearance in the Champions Trophy. Tom Boon put the icing on the cake for Belgium when he scored a last-minute winner after his side had mounted a comeback, fighting from 3-1 down to win an absorbing final. x 147 More

CC1: South Africa brings home bronze

Argentina and South Africa last met at the Champions Challenge 1 and will play each other again in London

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Host nation holds head high after finishing with a medal

Posted 2 years ago.

Host South Africa found the silver lining to an emotional FIH Champions Challenge 1 after earning the bronze medal in Johannesburg. Malaysia and Japan also ended the tournament on a high note after coming out winners in their placement games. More

CC1: It's India vs. Belgium for the gold x 54

Belgium goalkeeper David van Rysselberghe weeps with joy after his team won the semi-final. He dislocated his shoulder during the shootout but stayed in the game.

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Belgium survives shootout; South Africa falls to India's PC

Posted 2 years ago.

The final game is set at the Champions Challenge 1 in Johannesburg after a thrilling day of semi-final action. Belgium overcame adversity in a nail biting shootout to overcome Argentina on the final shooter. Meanwhile India earned it's spot in the final on the strength of their penalty corner, which allowed them to surge to a 4-2 win against host South Africa. More

Poland and Malaysia to meet for fifth-place

Canada and Japan left out in the cold in classification matches

Posted 2 years ago. x 6

Poland and Malaysia are celebrating qualifying for the fifth-place game after coming through hard-fought and closely contested classification matches. For Canada and Japan it will be a battle for... More
Belgium looking to crown stupendous year with victory at CC1

Captain Max Lucyx talks shop with FIH.CH

Posted 2 years ago. x 11

At the heart of Belgium’s success is their captain Max Lucyx who took time out after leading his side in to the semi-finals to speak to FIH.CH about his ambitions and life in hockey. More
India adds spice to CC1 quarter-final round

Raghunath's last minute goal secures spot in semi-finals

Posted 2 years ago. x 38

After a day of exhilarating action in the quarter-finals the line up for Saturday’s semi-finals was confirmed with eight-times Olympic champions India taking on South Africa and Argentina, the... More
Coaches give Champions Challenge timing thumbs up

Tournament is the perfect stop on the Road to London

Posted 2 years ago.

With 240 days to go until the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, the coaches and umpires are using the event to fine tuning their preparations for the Games and qualifying tournaments. More
The stage is set for Champions Challenge 1 Quarterfinals

Argentina and India earn top seeds out of preliminary round groups

Posted 2 years ago. x 9

Johannesburg - After battling though the preliminary round, the eight teams at the FIH Champions Challenge 1 are ready for Thursday's key knockout Quarterfinals. Argentina cruised through Group B,... More
Free Live Streaming from Champions Challenge 1

FIH and Perform offer service free of charge through Friday

Posted 2 years ago. x 17

Following the technical problems that beset the streaming of the FIH Champions Challenge 1 in Johannesburg, South Africa on the opening weekend of play, Perform and FIH will offer live and... More
Pan American Teenage Rivals Share African Odyssey

Debut with national team squads is half a world away from home

Posted 2 years ago. x 38

Visiting Africa is a dream come true for Gonzalo Peillat from Argentina and Canada’s Gabriel Ho-Garcia, two of the youngest players in the Champions Challenge 1 in Johannesburg. Neither had... More
Belgium and Argentina show their class

Both teams lead their groups at Champions Challenge 1

Posted 2 years ago. x 6

Johannesburg - The picture started to take shape at the Champions Challenge 1 after the second day of play. Belgium and Argentina have emerged as the top teams with two wins apiece. All teams have... More
Tim Pullman earns his golden whistle

Australian reaches 100-game mark at CC1

Posted 2 years ago. x 9

Tim Pullman, the Australian umpire, was presented with his golden whistle after umpiring his 100th senior international match at the Champions Challenge 1 in Johannesburg. Seif Ahmed, the FIH’s... More
Champions Challenge 1 has it all on Day 1

Comebacks, surprises, home team triumph among the highlights

Posted 2 years ago.

There were plenty of goals for spectators to enjoy on the opening day of the Champions Challenge 1 Randburg Hockey Stadium. Canada and South Africa made winning starts while two of the more fancied... More