Swiss Olympic has unveiled its vision to become the first host country of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, insisting "gigantism is out of the question".

bobsleigh and skeleton in 2023, biathlon in 2025, freestyle ski, snowboard and freeski in 2025, men's ice hockey

also includes Executive Board member Sergei Aschwanden, Swiss-Ski President Urs Lehmann, Swiss Ice Hockey

Australia’s men’s and women’s hockey teams overcame New Zealand at the Oceania Cup to seal their places

are the first to directly qualify for Paris 2024 after being crowned continental champions at the ITM Hockey

Whangārei.New Zealand will have a second chance to secure tickets to Paris 2024 at the International Hockey

Federation Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in January next year.The men’s competition

India won the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy by beating Malaysia 4-3 in a thrilling final in Chennai.

#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023 pic.twitter.com/Mn5ccxSG4A— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August

#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023 pic.twitter.com/az8C9QXuqh— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August

Hitoshi "Mel" Wakabayashi, an influential figure in the development of ice hockey in Japan, has died

All-Big Ten Conference team as a second baseman.Mel Wakabayashi was a major figure in Japanese ice hockey

, as a player, coach and administrator ©Japan Ice Hockey FederationIn January 1967, Wakabayashi signed

with the National Hockey League (NHL) club Detroit Red Wings and was assigned to play with the Red Wings

Wakabayashi continued to coach in the Japanese Hockey League until 1994He also served as vice-president

of the Japan Ice Hockey Federation (JIHF).Wakabayashi was a strong supporter of women’s hockey, especially

Malaysia swept aside defending champions South Korea to set up a showdown with hosts India for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai.

ManpreetShirt #07Country IndiaIndia vs JapanSemi Final 2#HACT2023#asiahockey pic.twitter.com/tt6xW3Bg6Q— Asian Hockey

Nominations have now opened for the 12th Summer European Olympic Committees (EOC) Best Young European Athlete prize.

Lopušanová, who was named player of the tournament during the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival ice hockey

India brought the round-robin phase of hockey's Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai to a conclusion with a 4-0 victory to end Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the semi- finals. 

CMOTamilnadu @asia_hockey @FIH_Hockey @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @sports_odisha pic.twitter.com/XApEYnWV4v— Hockey

Queensland’s Tourism, Innovation and Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has announced an AUD25 million (£12.8 million/$16.3 million/€14.8 million) injection to encourage greater participation in sport as the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach.

funding had assisted 91 projects including softball diamond upgrades at Currumbin, field lighting for hockey

Australia and New Zealand will seek to join hosts France at Paris 2024 as the 2023 Oceania Cup begins in Whangārei tomorrow.

Australia have a 7-4 head-to-head advantage over New Zealand among women in the Oceania Cup ©Hockey AustraliaThe

thanks to superior goal difference.But having won against New Zealand in April at the International Hockey

The secretary general of Hockey India, Bhola Nath, has said that the men's hockey gold is destined for

last.Nath’s optimism springs not just from the team’s performance in Tokyo, but from a series of measures Hockey

they will also have international tournaments against top junior sides in the world.The Indian men's hockey

Hockey India is also planning to provide the senior Indian national team with more international opportunities

2024 Olympics.Another major item on Nath's list to help India's gold medal prospects is reviving the Hockey

Solomon Islands Secretary of the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Stanley Pirione has called on Makira-Ulawa Province citizens to be hospitable to foreign visitors during the country's hosting of the Pacific Games.

of archery, athletics, basketball, 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, football, golf, field hockey

The women's ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games has been moved to the Fiera Milano

located in an area on the border between the towns of Rho and Pero.It is due to stage the women's ice hockey

seating is also planned to be added with will bolster the current capacity of 6,500.The women's ice hockey

As it stands, there are no plans to relocate the men's ice hockey tournament which is due to take place

sustainable operational solutions that would allow us to guarantee an adequate performance of women's hockey

Milan is establishing itself as the venue for the hockey competitions of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic

A total of 2,214 athletes from 22 countries have registered to take part in the CIS Games, which started in Belarus capital Minsk today and which is due to feature a spectacular Opening Ceremony tomorrow.

They include Olympic sports 3x3 basketball, archery, athletics, beach volleyball, boxing, handball, hockey

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has joined celebrations of the 20-year anniversary of Australian non-Government organisation the Kododa Track Foundation (KTF).

in Oro Province last year.Leading athletes from the country including netball player Winnie Marava, hockey

The Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games ticketing and sponsorship programme is underway following a ceremony in capital city Honiara.

of archery, athletics, basketball, 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, football, golf, field hockey