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  Marc Lammers celebrates winning Gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

  (Photo: FIH)

  Lammers takes charge of Belgium men

  Former Netherlands women’s coach sets sights on Olympic medal

  Posted 7 months ago.

  The Royal Belgian Hockey Association is proud to present the new head coach for the men’s national team. Top Dutch coach Marc Lammers takes the role from 1 November 2012, with the stated ambition of winning a medal with the Red Lions in Rio 2016.  x 11 More

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  Indoor Rule changes on hold

  Countries should use the current rules for events

  Posted 7 months ago.

  Following feedback from some National Associations regarding the proposedIndoor Rules changes, a decision has been taken to delay the implementation of the new Indoor Rules until further notice. Continental Federations and National Associations should therefore continue to use the current Rules of Indoor Hockey, which have applied since 1 January 2011, for their 2012/2013 Tournaments and competitions.  x 517 More

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  Lambert & Whitehead pass away on same day

  More sad news from England

  Posted 7 months ago.

  Last week was a sad one for English Hockey with not only the death of Julia Gill but also of Peter Lambert and John Whitehead, two of England’s former international umpires who both died on the same day (Oct 3). More

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  Teun de Nooijer

  (Photo: FIH / Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Netherlands trio confirm international retirement

  End of an era as all time great De Nooijer calls time on Dutch career

  Posted 7 months ago.

  Netherlands stars Floris Evers, Roderick Weusthof and legendary attacker Teun de Nooijer have all retired from international hockey, it was confirmed last week. The trio were central figures in the team that won the Silver medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games in August, narrowly missing out on the Olympic title to Germany.  x 74 More

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  Guatemala enters the stage

  Pan American Juniors is country's international hockey debut

  Posted 7 months ago.

  It's been four weeks since Guatemala made their first ever appearance in international hockey, when their junior boys' team participated in the 2012 Pan American Junior Championships in Guadalajara. FIH.ch took the opportunity to sit down for a chat with two members of the team's coaching staff to gain an insight into the progress made in the development of the sport in Guatemala.  x 26 More

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  Australia celebrate their Champs Challenge success

  (Photo: Adrian Boehm)

  Australia hit USA for six to bounce back to Champions Trophy

  Hockeyroos dominate Challenge final to return to world's top tier

  Posted 8 months ago.

  A 6-1 final win saw Australia fulfill their favourite's tag in some style as they saw off USA to claim the Electric Ireland FIH Champions Challenge I title; Hosts Ireland came back with a vengeance to stun Scotland and win bronze; Belgium ended their campaign in fifth place as outdid South Africa. India took seventh place with a controlled victory over Wales who ended eighth and took the one relegation spot.  x 44   More

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  Melissa Gonzalez attempts to get a shot in against Ireland

  (Photo: Adrian Boehm)

  USA set up Australia showdown in Champs Challenge final

  Ireland and Scotland dreams ended as they now vye for fourth

  Posted 8 months ago.

  Lauren Pfeiffer finally made the USA penalty corner count to end home Irish dreams in the semi-finals of the Electric Ireland FIH Champions Challenge I in Dublin; they now face Australia who eventually saw off Scotland's challenge after two late penalty corner goals powered the Hockeyroos through. In placement action, Belgium and South Africa will meet in the fifth-place game after winning their classification games against Wales and India, respectively.   More

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  Julia Gill

  (Photo: FIH / England Hockey Board)

  Julia Gill passes away

  Hockey mourns the loss of "fantastic servant to the game"

  Posted 8 months ago.

  It is with regret that the England Hockey Board has learned of the passing of Julia Gill. Julia died on 2nd October 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Details of Julia's funeral have been confirmed. More

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  Georgia Nanscawen holds possession for Australia

  (Photo: Adrian Boehm)

  Smith's last-gasp effort sees off South Afica

  Ireland go distance to beat Belgium; Scotland and USA also through

  Posted 8 months ago.

  Tournament favourites Australia were pushed to the limit but struck in the closing stages to see off South Africa in the semi-finals of the Electric Ireland Champions Challenge I in Dublin; Ireland scored with the final touch of extra-time to beat Belgium while USA and Scotland join them in the final four; the Scots went the distance against India, eventually winning 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out win. USA followed up with a 7-2 success against Wales  x 9   More

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  Katie Baker

  (Photo: FIH / Field Hockey Canada / Wilfred Lach)

  Canada's Katie Baker retires

  Inspirational captain steps down after 114 international appearances

  Posted 8 months ago.

  Amazingly talented athlete. Fierce competitor. Passionate leader. Over the past six years, Katie Baker has had an incredible impact on the Women’s National Team. Baker has officially announced her retirement from Team Canada. More

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  David Luckes named FIH Director of Sport

  Former LOCOG Head of Sport Competition joins FIH staff

  Posted 8 months ago.

  The FIH has named David Luckes as its Director of Sport. Luckes will take up his new role in February of 2013. Luckes comes to the FIH with a wealth of international and Olympic sporting experience, most recently having served as the Head of Sport Competition for the London Olympic Organizing Committee (LOCOG). Luckes takes over the post from Roger Webb, who recently retired after several years of dedicated service. More

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  (Photo: FIH / USA Field Hockey)

  USA Men are "on the move"

  Players relocate to Chula Vista to "attain higher level of performance"

  Posted 8 months ago.

  Eleven members of the Men’s National Squad have relocated to Southern California to train full-time at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. These athletes are taking an unprecedented approach to preparing for World League Round 1 and beyond.  x 34 More