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  • China vs. South Africa in Day 3 action at the men's Olympic Qualifier
    China vs. South Africa in Day 3 action at the men's Olympic Qualifier
    (Photo: Fieldhockey.fr , Stanislas Brochier)

    Top-seeded South Africa passes first big test

    Japan also unbeaten in first three games at Olympic Qualifier

    Posted 1 year ago.

    It was a battle for joint possession of first place in the men's Olympic Qualifier round robin and South Africa earned bragging rights with a clear 5-2 win over China. Japan also stayed unbeaten with an 11-0 thrashing of Brazil. Austria picked up its first points in a 2-1 decision against winless Czech Republic. More

  • FIH President Leandro Negre and Event Coordinator Tayyab Ikram welcome Princess Hisako Takamadonomiya
    FIH President Leandro Negre and Event Coordinator Tayyab Ikram welcome Princess Hisako Takamadonomiya
    (Photo: Japanese Hockey Association)

    A royal guest at Green Stadium

    Japan's Princess Takamadonomiya takes an active interest in OQT

    Posted 1 year ago.

    Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan had a very special guest for today’s Japan vs. Chile game. Princess Hisako Takamadonomiya came to the stadium to cheer on the Japanese women. She has been very active at this FIH Olympic Qualification Tournament as the President of Honor for the Japanese Hockey Association.  x 2 More

  • Austria vs. Azerbaijan in Day 3 action at the Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament
    Austria vs. Azerbaijan in Day 3 action at the Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament
    (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

    Azerbaijan moves into pole position

    Japan falls behind at qualifier after a tie against Chile

    Posted 1 year ago.

    Azerbaijan took sole possession of first place in the Women's Olympic Qualification tournament round robin standings after a convincing 5-0 win against Austria. Japan ceded the co-lead after a surprise 0-0 draw against Chile. In the late game Malaysia staged a comeback to earn a point against Belarus in a 2-2 draw.  x 4 More

  • China's Yixian Liu had a hat trick in his team's 8-0 win against Brazil
    China's Yixian Liu had a hat trick in his team's 8-0 win against Brazil
    (Photo: Stantislas Brochier)

    Goals flow freely in Day 2 of Men's Qualifier

    In three games, 21 goals scored in a strong show of offense

    Posted 1 year ago.

    It was a festival of goals today as the Men's Olympic Qualifier in Japan resumed. The South Africans and Czechs combined for eight goals in a 6-2 win for South Africa. China went solo in reaching eight goals, beating Brazil, 8-0. Meanwhile Japan and Austria combined for five goals in Japan's 4-1 win.  x 3 More

  • Japan was in control against Malaysia with an 8-0 win
    Japan was in control against Malaysia with an 8-0 win
    (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

    Japan and Azerbaijan continue to cruise

    Top seeds at women's Olympic qualifier looking strong

    Posted 1 year ago.

    The two top seeds at the Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament are unbeaten in their first two games. Azerbaijan had a second half rally to top Belarus, 3-0, while Japan dominated Malaysia, 8-0. In the late game, Chile earned its first win of the event, topping Austria 3-0.   More

  • China tops Austria 1-0 in rain delayed game

    No goals scored in the second half under sunny skies

    Posted 1 year ago.

    China and Austria have certainly played under all conditions -- and it was only their first game of the Olympic Qualification Tournament. After yesterday's game had to be suspended due to heavy rain, today the teams played the second half under sunny skies and balmy temperatures. More

  • The Japanese men earned a 6-0 win against the Czech Republic
    The Japanese men earned a 6-0 win against the Czech Republic

    A soggy start to the men's qualifier in Japan

    Host Japan and South Africa win, one game postponed due to rain

    Posted 1 year ago.

    The men's FIH Olympic Qualification Tournament got off to a soggy start on Thursday in Kakmigahara, Japan. The China vs. Austria game had to be stopped at the half with China leading 1-0. Meanwhile Japan and South Africa earned victories in lopsided affairs against the Czech Republic and Brazil.  x 32 More

  • Japan ran away with an opening day victory against Austria at the Olympic Qualifier
    Japan ran away with an opening day victory against Austria at the Olympic Qualifier

    Olympic Qualifer opens with a mixed bag

    Women's results vary among the six-team field

    Posted 1 year ago.

    There was something for everyone on Day 1 of the FIH Olympic Qualifier in Kakamigahara, Japan. Belarus provided the surprise, beating Chile, 3-1. Japan provided the blowout with a 7-0 victory against Austria, and Azerbaijan maintained the status quo with a 4-0 win against Malaysia  x 13 More

  • Japan welcomes the world in grand fashion

    Opening ceremony kicks off the Olympic Qualification Tournament

    Posted 1 year ago.

    Japan kicked off the 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Kakamigahara in grand style this morning with an opening ceremony to welcome all the participants in the event. The ceremony was an extravaganza with fireworks, a marching band, dancers and a flyover by five Japanese military planes.  x 4 More

  • Japan is the favorite among the women to earn a berth to London
    Japan is the favorite among the women to earn a berth to London
    (Photo: FIH / Adrian Boehm)

    And then there were two

    Olympic qualifier kicks off tomorrow with last two London spots on the line

    Posted 1 year ago.

    On the eve of the final FIH Olympic Qualification tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, 12 teams are dreaming of a berth to the London 2012 Games and only two will see it become a reality. Meanwhile, the world awaits the Olympic field to be completed as the winners here will be the last two to join the field in London.  x 7 More

  • Hockeyroos star Casey Eastham
    Hockeyroos star Casey Eastham
    (Photo: FIH / Hockey Australia / Getty Images)

    Hockeyroos Down Black Sticks in Four Nations Final

    Australia 3-1 New Zealand

    Posted 1 year ago.

    The Hockeyroos hit back against New Zealand downing the Black Sticks 3-1 in the final of a second Four Nations Test Series in Auckland on Sunday. The Australians were determined to avenge the first series finals loss to the home side last Monday, where they went down 2-3 and on Sunday they proved they have what it takes to win a medal at the London Olympics More

  • TSG Heilbronn named 2011 EuroHockey Club of the Year

    German club takes top honors

    Posted 1 year ago.

    The EHF today announced that TSG Heilbronn, Germany was named the 2011 EuroHockey Club of the Year. Only founded in 2006, the club now has 250 people playing hockey in Heilbronn, most of them children. They work with an integrated concept that follows not only hockey targets but also general sports skills   More

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