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  Top 10 Fun Facts from World League Round 1

  On the eve of R2, a look back at the first phase

  Posted 5 months ago.

  As the FIH gets ready to kick off the Hockey World League Round 2, it is the perfect time to look back at Round 1 as we recap some of the more obscure fun facts from the historic start to the Hockey World League. More

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  Black Sticks defender Blair Hopping retires with 264 caps to his name.

  (Photo: Hockey New Zealand / Photosport)

  Black Sticks stalwart Blair Hopping retires

  13 year international career comes to an end

  Posted 5 months ago.

  After 13 years of international hockey Black Stick Blair Hopping has announced his retirement. The 32-year-old said although he will miss test hockey and the opportunities it brings, he is looking forward to spending less time on the turf and more time with his young family. More

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  South Africa's attacking midfielder Shelley Russell being shadowed by Belgium's Helene Delmee during the first Test at Central Hockey Club in Vygieskraal, Cape Town Monday. Photo: PLATE PICTURES

  (Photo: Plate Pictures)

  Belgium edge South Africa in 1st Test

  Red Panthers start World League R2 preparation with narrow victory

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team were shaded 2-1 by Belgium after trailing 1-0 at half-time in the first Test of the four-Test series at Central Hockey Club in Cape Town on Monday. Goals from Jill Boon and Erica Coppey gave the Red Panthers victory in the first of four test matches being played ahead of next week's World League Round 2 event. More

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  The captains of 5 HIL teams during opening ceremony: (L to R) Sandeep Singh (Mumbai Magicians), Sardar Singh (Delhi Waveriders), V R Raghunath (Uttar Pradesh Wizards), Moritz Fürste (Ranchi Rhinos) & Jamie Dwyer (Jaypee Warriors)

  (Photo: Hockey India League)

  Spectacular start to Hero Hockey India League

  Delhi Waveriders win tournament opener following laser show

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Delhi Waveriders launched their Hero Hockey India League campaign in superb style by recording a comfortable and fully deserved 2-1 victory over Jaypee Punjab Warriors at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium on Monday. More

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  South Africa is ready for World League Round 2

  Cape Town tournament kicks off the next stage

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The FIH today announced the schedule for the first Hockey World League Round 2 tournament. The women’s event, which will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, will feature the national teams of Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Ghana and host South Africa. It is the first of eight total Hockey World League Round 2 events set to held in the next three months around the globe. More

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  Dr. Narinder Batra, Hockey India Secretary General & Chairman Of Hero Hockey India League, & Mr Pawan Munjal, CEO of Hero MotoCorp Ltd with the Hero Hockey India League Trophy

  (Photo: Hockey India)

  Hero Hockey India League Trophy Unveiled

  A month of thrilling hockey begins today in New Delhi

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Ahead of the exciting start of competition on Monday, the trophy for the Hero Hockey India League has finally been revealed at a ceremony in New Delhi. The prize was unveiled at The Lalit Hotel by Mr Pawan Munjal, Managing Director and CEO of Hero MotoCorp Ltd, and Dr Narinder Batra, Secretary General of Hockey India and Chairman of Hero Hockey India League. More

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  2012 Olympic Games (men), London

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Positions Vacant: Assistant Coaches, Black Sticks Men & Women

  Crucial roles with New Zealand international teams up for grabs

  Posted 5 months ago.

  A brief reminder from Hockey New Zealand that applications are still open for the Assistant Coach roles for the Black Sticks Men's and Women's teams. Applications close of Friday 25th January 2013. More

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  Technical Officials confirmed for Hockey India League

  Experienced team to oversee inaugural event

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The Hero Hockey India League has announced the panel of Technical Officials for its inaugural season, which will be held from 14 January to 10 February 2013. England's Barry Anderson will be the Tournament Director for the five team franchisee based event. More

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  Pietee Coetzee

  (Photo: FIH / SA Hockey / Hockey Press)

  SA Hockey milestones put on hold

  Marescia & Coetzee rested for Belgium test series

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Two rare milestones will have to wait for iconic Investec South Africa women's hockey team players Marsha Marescia and Pietie Coetzee. The SA coaching staff have opted to rest Marescia (captain), Coetzee and former SA Player of the Year and double Olympian Tarryn Bright for the four-Test series against Belgium that starts at Cape Town's Central Hockey Club in Vygieskraal on Monday. More

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  (Photo: FIH / WorldSportPics.com)

  Red Panthers head to Cape Town

  Belgium women prepare for WL Round 2 with Test series against RSA

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Ahead of their participation in the Hockey World League Round 2 competition in Cape Town, Belgium women will take part in a four match test series against South Africa. The Red Panthers will compete against the host nation on Monday 14th, Wednesday 16th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th January. More

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  Dr Sherylle Calder (right) working alongside Netherlands coach Max Caldas. The partnership helped the Dutch win Olympic Gold at London 2012

  (Photo: SUBMITTED)

  Eye-opener set to enhance SA performance

  Visual skills coach Dr Sherylle Calder enlisted by coach Bonnet

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Hot on the heels of the good news regarding the Investec South Africa women's hockey team's bumper summer of exciting Test match hockey set to start in Cape Town on Monday comes the information that Giles Bonnet, head coach of the team, has enlisted the aid of world renowned visual skills coach Dr Sherylle Calder. Jonathan Cook reports. More

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  South Africa star Marsha Marescia currently has 299 international caps to her name.

  (Photo: Action Images)

  Bumper summer of top hockey in Cape Town

  Marescia on brink of magical 300 Test match mark

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The Cape Town stage of the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team’s 2013 campaign will see Western Cape fans treated to four weeks of Test match hockey this month and next. More