Ireland men one victory away from Paris Olympics
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IIHF says Israel can play in upcoming tournament after initially banning it for security concerns
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Wednesday that Israel will be able to play in an upcoming tournament after previously barring its national team from the event over security concerns.
Rejuvenated India Eye Win Against Germany To Seal Paris Games Ticket
Just one win away from securing a Paris Olympics berth, a resilient Indian women's hockey team will need to produce its 'A' game against higher-ranked Germany in the semifinals of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi on Thursday. The Indians bounced back from a 0-1 loss to USA in their tournament-opener to outclass New Zealand and Italy to seal their semifinal spot as the second-placed team from Pool B. It was a near-perfect performance in the last two matches with all departments clicking in unison and the Savita Punia-led side would look to continue the same way in the business end of the tournament.
RTÉ to screen Ireland's crunch Olympic qualifier live
Ireland's Olympic hockey qualifier semi-final against Spain will be shown live on the RTÉ News channel and RTÉ Player on Thursday.
Udita Hits Brace As India Maul Italy 5-1 To Qualify For FIH Olympic Qualifier Semis
Udita Duhan capped her milestone 100th international appearance with a double strike that took India closer to a Paris ticket after hosts thrashed Italy 5-1 to enter the semi-final of the FIH Olympic Qualifier on Tuesday. Udita (1st minute, 55th), Deepika (41st), Salima Tete (45th) and Navneet Kaur (53rd) were the goal scorers for Indian team as it finished second in Pool B with two wins from three games behind United States, who remained unbeaten. India will take on Pool A toppers Germany in the semifinals on Thursday, while USA will be up against Japan. The top three teams will qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Contrary To Final Scoreline, It Was A Tough Match Against Italy: Schopman
The Indian women's hockey team on Tuesday routed Italy 5-1 to enter the semifinals of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers here, but chief coach Janneke Schopman feels that the scoreline might not depict how tough it was out there in the middle. India finished second in Pool B behind USA and will now take on Pool A toppers Germany in the semifinals on Thursday. The top three sides from the tournament will qualify for Paris Olympics. "We have learnt from every match. In the first match, we didn't really play well. Our second game was really good and we were in control. This game against was a bit difficult, we struggled a little bit," Schopman said after the match.
USA Maintain All-Win Record, Beat New Zealand 1-0 To Enter FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier Semis
Elizabeth Yeager converted a penalty corner in the second half as United States eked out a fighting solitary goal victory over New Zealand to storm into the semi-finals of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier with an all-win record on Tuesday. Yeager found the back of net in the 17th minute from USA's third penalty corner in their final Pool B match. New Zealand started on a positive note and made some good moves to enter the American circle initially but lost the momentum as the match progressed. After having weathered the early pressure from the Black Sticks, the American got their footing into the match and secured their first penalty corner in the eighth minute, only to be denied by the side bar.
Home experience on the road: Lakehead Thunderwolves excited for Guelph's Frosty Mug crowd
When the Lakehead University Thunderwolves men's hockey team skates out for the Frosty Mug against the Guelph Gryphons, the thousands of fans might make it feel more like a home game than an away showcase.