Posted 3 months ago.
The Argentina FIH Champions Trophy 2012 may have come to an end, but that does not mean that your enjoyment of this terrific event has to stop. You can watch video highlights of every single match from the tournament free of charge on www.livefih.tv, the official streaming site of the International Hockey Federation. More
Posted 3 months ago.
Following the completion of the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy, which took place in Rosario, Infostrada Sports provides a statistical review of the tournament. More
Posted 3 months ago.
Argentina secured their fifth title at an FIH Champions Trophy with a 1-0 victory over Great Britain. It was the first time the Lionesses won the FIH flagship tournament on home soil. The Netherlands claimed the Bronze medal at the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy in Rosario. The Olympic Champions defeated Germany 5-4 in a very exciting match. Japan qualified for 2014’s Champions Trophy as they have beaten New Zealand 4-3 in extra-time. In the 7/8 classification match Korea defeated China 3-2 on penalties. More
Posted 3 months ago.
Argentina defeated the Netherlands 2-0 on penalties in an action packed Semi Final which contained a tremendous finish at the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy in Rosario. Noel Barrionuevo converted a penalty stroke 86 seconds before the end of regulation time to salvage extra-time for her team. Earlier in the day, Great Britain celebrated a deserved 2-0 win against Germany, putting them in their first ever Champions Trophy final. x 25 x 2 More
Posted 3 months ago.
Day 5 of the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy started with a surprising win as 9th ranked Japan defeated Korea 4-3 in extra-time. The second match saw New Zealand beat China 3-2 also in extra-time. Japan and New Zealand will play off for the 5th place while Korea and China will do battle for 7th. On Saturday, the tournament Semi Finals will take place, with Germany taking on Great Britain before a titanic clash between 2011 champions The Netherlands and Argentina, the host nation and current world champions. x 2 More
Posted 3 months ago.
Netherlands captain Maartje Paumen and Black Sticks midfielder Stacey Michelsen, who yesterday were named as the FIH Player and Young Player of the Year for 2011, have both expressed their delight at being honoured by their fellow international players. x 3 More
Posted 3 months ago.
The Netherlands, Argentina, Germany and Great Britain have qualified for the Semi Finals at the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy. On Day 4 of action in Rosario the Olympic Champions wrestled down New Zealand 3-0 now facing the World Champions from Argentina who beat China 3-2. Germany defeated Japan 3-2 in a close exciting match while Great Britain won 4-1 against Korea. x 7 x 4 More
Posted 3 months ago.
Grays and the FIH are delighted to announce an exclusive agreement with the FIH to become their official equipment and clothing supplier. FIH President Leandro Negre said: “We are pleased to welcome Grays to the FIH family. I am confident that they will provide FIH events with a professional look and feel and will continue with their tradition of maintaining the highest standards.” x 9 More
Posted 3 months ago.
Netherlands captain Maartje Paumen has been honoured by her fellow international hockey players by being named as the women’s FIH Player of the Year for 2011, with New Zealand’s Stacey Michelsen claiming the Young Player award. The winners were presented with their prizes at the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy in Rosario by FIH President Leandro Negre, with the ceremony taking place shortly after the two players went head-to-head in the crucial Quarter Final match between their respective nations. x 5 More
Posted 3 months ago.
Hockey has forged a reputation as a sport which is not afraid to push the boundaries. In recent years, big changes have been introduced which have only served to improve the game. The Self Pass rule has made one of the fastest team sports in the world even faster, while the Green Card two minute suspension has proven to be another huge success in aiding on-field discipline. More
Posted 4 months ago.
Day 3 in Rosario started with Netherlands taking a 4-1 win over Japan to claim top spot in Pool A. Despite defeating China 3-1, Great Britain finished in second place on goal difference. Germany surprised by winning Pool B after beating New Zealand 3-1 while Argentina had to settle for 2nd place in their pool after a 2-2 draw with Korea. The World Champions face China in Thursday’s Quarter Final, while Netherlands play New Zealand, Germany face Japan and Great Britain meet Korea. x 2 x 4 More
Posted 4 months ago.
In recent weeks, Germany’s talismanic striker Natascha Keller has reached the remarkable milestone of playing more than 400 international matches, becoming the first ever woman to achieve such a feat. The legendary forward talks to FIH.CH about her remarkable career and her desire to finish on a high at the London 2012 Olympic Games. x 5 More
Posted 4 months ago.
The Netherlands gave away a 2-0 lead against Great Britain who fought back thanks to Crista Cullen's double-strike. Both teams are now on four points in pool A of the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy held in Rosario. Day 2 got underway with China's 2-1 victory over Japan. Argentina lead pool B after beating Germany 4-2 while Korea drew 2-2 with New Zealand. More information can be found below. x 4 x 4 More