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Hockey: Bangladesh suffer drubbing against India in prep match
Bangladesh Hockey team, now in Indonesia to participate in the Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2022, suffered a 5-1 defeat against India in their 2nd preparatory match in Jakarta on Saturday.
Ershad Hossain scored the lone goal for Bangladesh against their giant neighbor India.
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Earlier, Bangladesh defeated hosts Indonesia by 2-1 goals in their first preparatory match in Jakarta last Thursday with captain Khurshedur Rahman and Rakibul Hasan scoring one goal each for Bangladesh.
The eight-nation prestigious Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey:2022 will be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
In the Asia Cup Hockey, Bangladesh team was placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
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Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey by clinching the nine-nation Men's AHF Cup Hockey title for the 4th consecutive times with all-win record also held in Jakarta last March.
Bangladesh hockey team to play preparatory match with India on May 21
Bangladesh Hockey team, now in Indonesian capital Jakarta to participate in the Men's Asia Cup Hockey, will play a preparatory match with their giant neighbour India on May 21.
The eight-nation prestigious Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey:2022 will be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
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Bangladesh national Hockey team, led by new captain Khorshedur Rahman reached Jakarta from Bangkok today (Monday) early hour at 3 pm local time, will start their practicing on Wednesday after taking a full day on Tuesday.
In the Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey' 2022, Bangladesh team was placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey by clinching the Men's AHF Cup Hockey title for the fourth consecutive times, also in Jakarta last March.
In March 20 this year, Bangladesh clinched the nine-nation Men's Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup title with all-win record beating upper ranked Oman twice in the final and in the group match in Indonesia.
Bangladesh beat Oman by 5-3 goals in penalty shoot out as the final match between two teams was locked in 1-1 draw in stipulated period. Bangladesh also beat Oman by 3-2 goals in the AHF Cup group match.
But, in the just concluded nine-nation Asian Games Men's Hockey Qualifier in Thailand, Bangladesh finished runners-up with an embrassing 2-6 goals defeat against their old foe Oman in the final at the Queen Sirkit Commemorative Stadium in Bangkok Sunday (May 15) afternoon.
With the this well merited victory, Oman not only clinched the long cherished title, but also took revenge of their two consecutive defeats against Bangladesh in the nine-nation AHF Cup Hockey held in Jakarta two month ago.
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Both the champion Oman and runners-up Bangladesh qualified for the Asian Games Hockey'2022 main battle as the top six teams of the nine-nation qualifying meet were entitled to play in the Asian Games Hockey.
Earlier, Bangladesh emerged Pool B champions of the Asian Games Men's Hockey Qualifier with all-win record after beating Indonesia and Sri Lanka by 3-1 goals each and Singapore by 1-0 goal in three group matches, and eliminated hosts Thailand by 4-1 goals in the semifinal.
Bangladesh Hockey team due to fly for Indonesia Monday for Asia Cup
Bangladesh Hockey team is schedule to leave Bangkok for Indonesia by an Air Asia flight on Monday evening to compete in the Men's Asia Cup Hockey there.
Khorshedur Rahman will captain the Bangladesh National Hockey team in the eight-nation Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey to be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
In the Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey, Bangladesh team was placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey by clinching the Men's AHF Cup Hockey title for the fourth consecutive time in Jakarta in last March.
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In March 20 this year, Bangladesh clinched the nine-nation Men's Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup title with all-win record beating upper ranked Oman twice in the final and in the group match in Indonesia.
Bangladesh beat Oman by 5-3 goals in penalty shoot-out as the final match between two teams was locked in 1-1 draw in stipulated period. Bangladesh also beat Oman by 3-2 goals in the AHF Cup group match.
But, in the just concluded nine-nation Asian Games Men's Hockey Qualifier, Bangladesh finished runners-up with an embarrassing 2-6 goals defeat against their old foe Oman in the final at the Queen Sirkit Commemorative Stadium in Bangkok Sunday (May 15) afternoon.
With the this well-deserved victory, Oman not only clinched the long cherished title, but also took revenge of their two consecutive defeats against Bangladesh in the nine-nation AHF Cup Hockey held in Jakarta two month ago.
Both the champion Oman and runners-up Bangladesh qualified for the Asian Games Hockey'2022 main battle as the top six teams of the nine-nation qualifying meet were entitled to play in the Asian Games Hockey.
Earlier, Bangladesh emerged Pool B champions of the Asian Games Men's Hockey Qualifier
with all-win record to reach the semifinal after beating Indonesia and Sri Lanka by 3-1 goals each and Singapore by 1-0 goal in three group matches, and eliminated hosts Thailand by 4-1 goals in the semi-final.
Asian Games Hockey Qualifier: Bangladesh finish runners-up after suffering 2-6 defeat against Oman
The AHF Cup champions Bangladesh finished runners-up in the nine-nation Asian Games Men's Hockey Qualifier with a 2-6 goals defeat against their old foe Oman in the final at Queen Sirkit Commemorative Stadium in Bangkok Sunday afternoon
Both Bangladesh and Oman earlier qualified for the Asian Games Hockey'2022 main battle as the top six teams of the ongoing qualifying round are entitled to play in the Asian Games Hockey.
With the day's well merited victory, Oman not only clinched the long cherished title, but also took revenge of their two consecutive defeats against Bangladesh in the nine-nation AHF Cup Hockey held in Jakarta two month ago.
Also read: Asian Games Hockey Qualifier : Bangladesh reach final beating Thailand 4-1
Earlier in March 20 this year, Bangladesh clinched the nine-nation Men's Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup title for the 4th times in a row with all-win record beating upper ranked Oman twice in the final and in the group match in Indonesia.
Bangladesh emerged as AHF Cup champions beating Oman by 5-3 goals in penalty shoot out as the final match between two teams was locked in 1-1 draw in stipulated period. Bangladesh also beat Oman by 3-2 goals in the AHF Cup group match.
In the day's final, Oman took lead by 3-0 in the first nine minutes surprising Bangladesh and the frustrated Bangladesh never recovered from their early lapses.
Shaaibi Ammaar put Oman ahead in the very 3rd minute of the match from a penalty corner (1-0), Al Lawati Fahad doubled the margin in the 7th minute by a field goal (2-0) and Al Saadi Salah scored the 3rd goals for Oman in the 9th minute (3-0).
After a 3-0 lead in the first quarter, inspired Oman maintained their strong pressure over their traditional rivals Bangladesh and sounded their margin again as Al Qasmi Asaad Mubarak scoring the 4th goal in the 33rd minute (4-0).
Ashraful Islam of Bangladesh reduced the margin in the 47th minute from a penalty corner (4-1)..
Fazari Rashad and Al Shibli Asama scored two more field goals for Oman in the 50th and, 58th minutes respectively (6-1).
Fazle Hossain Rabby scored the 2nd goal for Bangladesh just one minute before the match over (6-2).
Bangladesh reached the final outplaying hosts Thailand by 4-1 goals in the 2nd semifinal at the same.Venue last Saturday
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.Earlier, Bangladesh emerged Pool B champions with all-win record to reach the semifinal of the Asian Games Men's Hockey Qualifier after beating Indonesia and Sri Lanka by 3-1 goals each and Singapore by 1-0 goal in three group matches.
As the Asian Games qualifier concluded today (Sunday),, the Bangladesh team led by new captain Khorshedur Rahman will travel to Indonesia directly from Thailand to compete in the Men's Asia Cup Hockey to be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
In the eight- nation Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey, Bangladesh team also been placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Asian Games Hockey: Bangladesh emerge group champions to reach semis beating Singapore 1-0
Bangladesh emerged Pool B champions with all-win record to reach the semifinal of the Asian Games Men's Hockey Qualifier beating Singapore by 1-0 in their last group match at Queen Sirkit Commemorative Stadium in the Thai capital Bangkok on Thursday.
Bangladesh will play the 2nd semifinal on Saturday (May 14) against Pool A runners up and hosts Thailand while Pool A champions Oman will play Indonesia in the first semis on the same day.
In the day's last group match, Rakibul Hasan Rocky scored the match-winning goal for Bangladesh in the 2nd quarter of the match (1-0).
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Singapore got a penalty stroke in the match but failed to convert it.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Asian Games Hockey'2022 main battle after beating Indonesia and Sri Lanka by 3-1 goal each in first two group matches.
On completion of the Asian Games qualifier, Bangladesh team led by new captain Khorshedur Rahman will travel to Indonesia directly from Thailand to compete in the Men's Asia Cup Hockey to be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
In the eight- nation Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey, Bangladesh team also been placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
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Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey by clinching the Men's AHF Cup Hockey title for the fourth consecutive times in Jakarta in March.
Bangladesh qualify for Asian Games Hockey beating Sri Lanka
Bangladesh team qualified for the Asian Games Hockey, 2022 beating Sri Lanka by 3-1 goal in their 2nd Pool B match of the nine-nation Men's Asian Games Hockey Qualifier at Queen Sirkit Commemorative Stadium in Pathumthani of Thai capital Bangkok on Tuesday.
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With the day's feat, Bangladesh team not only confirmed their berth in the Asian Games Hockey but also reached the semifinal of the Men's Asian Games Field Hockey qualifier with one match to spare against lowly Singapore.
By virtue of the 2nd successive victory, the men in red and green Bangladesh comfortably took a solo lead in the Pool B of the qualifying round with all-win record securing full six points from straight two matches.
Bangladesh team, which was placed in four-team Pool B of the Asian Games Qualifier with Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Singapore, will play lowly Singapore on May 12 in their remaining group match.
In the day's match, Ashraful Islam put Bangladesh ahead in the 3rd minute of the 2nd quarter by a penalty corner after goalless in first quarter (1-0).
Bangladesh sounded their margin in the 8th minute of the same quarter from a penalty stroke (2-0).
Sri Lanka pulled the margin one back in the last minute of the 3rd quarter after spoiling five consecutive penalty corners (2-1).
Roman Sarkar sealed the fate of the match scoring the 3rd goal for Bangladesh in the 8th minute of the 4th and final quarter (3-1).
Sri Lanka managed a penalty corner just 28 seconds before the match over but failed to score.
Earlier on Saturday, Bangladesh team made a good start in the nine-nation Asian Games Qualifier beating Indonesia by 3-1 goal with medio Sarwar Hossain, forward Pushkar Khisha Mimo and midfielder Fazle Hossain Rabbi scoring one field goal each for Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka also made a flying start in the Asian Games qualifier outplaying Singapore by 5-2 goal in their first match last Saturday.
On completion of the Asian Games qualifier, Bangladesh team led by new captain Khorshedur Rahman will travel to Indonesia directly from Thailand to compete in the Men's Asia Cup Hockey to be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
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In the eight- nation Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey, Bangladesh team also has been placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey by clinching the Men's AHF Cup Hockey title for the fourth consecutive times in Jakarta last March.
Asian Games hockey qualifiers: Bangladesh beat Indonesia 3-1
Bangladesh's national hockey team made a good start to the nine-nation Men's Asian Games Qualifiers, defeating Indonesia 3-1 in Saturday's match in Thai capital Bangkok.
In March last too, Bangladesh outplayed hosts Indonesia 7-2 in the AHF Cup Hockey Tournament.
Bangladesh, which was placed in four-team Pool B of the Men's Asian Games Qualifiers with Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Singapore, will face Sri Lanka on May 10 and Singapore on May 12 in the remaining group matches.
In the day's first match in Bangkok, Sarwar Hossain put Bangladesh ahead by a field goal in the 10th minute of the match (1-0).
Forward Pushkar Khisha Mimo doubled the Bangladesh margin in the eighth minute of the 2nd quarter also by a field goal (2-0).
Indonesia reduced the margin in the ninth minute of the 3rd quarter (2-1).
Finally, midfielder Fazle Hossain Rabbi sealed the fate of the match scoring one more field goal in the 10th minute of the quarter (3-1).
Bangladesh captain Rezaul Karim Babu displayed his brilliance in the field and was adjudged man of the match.
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The Men's Asian Games Hockey Qualifier began in Bangkok on Friday (May 6), despite the Asian Games Authority on the same day deferring the Hangzhou Asian Games indefinitely amid a recent surge in Covid-19 cases in China, the host country.
The Hangzhou Asian Games was scheduled for September 10-25 this year in China.
On completion of the Asian Games Hockey Qualifiers, the Bangladesh team, led by new captain Khorshedur Rahman, will travel to Indonesia to compete in the Men's Asia Cup Hockey in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
In the eight-nation Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey, Bangladesh has also been placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Bangladesh squad:
Goalkeepers: Biplob Kujur, Abu Sayeed Nippon
Defenders: Khorshedur Rahman, Farhd Ahmed Shitul, Ashraful Islam, Mehedi Hasan, Rezaul Karim Babu, Shohanur Rahman Sabuj.
Midfielders: Sarwar Hossain, Roman Sarkar, Naim Uddin, Fazle Hossain Rabbi, Prince Lal Samanta.
Forwards: Rasel Mahmud Jimmy, Milon Hossain, Pushkor Khisha Mimo, Arshad Hossain, Rakibul Hasan Rocky (Jr).
National Hockey team for Men's Asia Cup, Asian Games Qualifiers announced
Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) on Tuesday announced a 20-member National Hockey team to compete in the Men's Asia Cup and Asian Games Qualifiers.
The BHF announced the same squad for both the tournaments, but named two separate captains for two tournaments.
Rezaul Karim Babu will lead the Bangladesh team in the Asian Games Hockey Qualifiers scheduled for May 6-15 in Thai capital Bangkok.
Khorshedur Rahman will lead the Bangladesh team in the eight- nation Asia Cup Hockey to be held in Indonesian capital Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
Iman Gobinathan Krishnamurthy of Malaysia named as the head coach, Zahirul Islam Mitul as assistant coach and Mohammad Rafiul Haque as team leader of Bangladesh for both the tournaments.
Meanwhile, the cheque handover and team jersey unveiling ceremony of the team will be held on Wednesday (Apr 20) at 11 am at the Falcon Hall of Bangladesh Air Force.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Men’s Asia Cup as they clinched the fourth consecutive title of the Men’s AHF Cup last month.
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Oman, who finished as runners-up in the meet, also qualified to play in the eight-nation Asia Cup with auto-qualifiers – India, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Korea, hosts Indonesia.
Bangladesh squad:
Goalkeepers: Biplob Kujur, Abu Sayeed Nippon,
Defenders: Khorshedur Rahman, Farhd Ahmed Shitul, Ashraful Islam, Mehedi Hasan, Rezaul Karim Babu, Shohanur Rahman Sabuj
Midfielders: Sarwar Hossain, Roman Sarkar, Naim Uddin, Fazle Hossain Rabbi, Prince Lal Samanta, Al Nahian Shubho,
Forwards: Rasel Mahmud Jimmy, Milon Hossain, Pushkor Khisha Mimo, Arshad Hossain, Deen Islam Emon, Rakibul Hasan Rocky (Jr).
AHF Cup Hockey: Bangladesh reach semifinal outplaying Iran
Three-time defending champions Bangladesh smartly reached the semi-final of the Men's Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup 2022 from Pool B outplaying Iran by 6-2 goals in a rain-delayed match at the GBK Hockey Field in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Tuesday.
With the day's well merited victory, Bangladesh advanced to the semis as the first team with all win record securing full nine points from straight three matches, and will play upper ranked Oman on March 17 to decide the group champions.
Earlier, Bangladesh crushed Singapore by 7-0 goals and hosts Indonesia by 7-2 goals in first two Pool B matches of the nine-team AHF Cup, also a qualifying meet for the next Men's Asia Cup Hockey.
In the day's match, Bangladesh went down in the very 4th minute by a field goal, but the Red and Green team smartly returned to the game scoring five goals in a row, featuring hattrick by Ashraful Islam.
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Later, Ashraful Islam was adjudged best player of the match.
Besides Khorshedur Rahman, Milon Hossain and Roman Sarkar scored the remaining goals for Bangladesh.
Earlier, Bangladesh was placed in five-team Pool B with Oman, Singapore, Iran and hosts Indonesia while four-team Pool A comprises Thailand, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, following the last moment withdrawal of stronger China
After playing each other once, the top two teams from each of the two pools will play in the semi-finals on March 19 before the final on March 20.
All the nine participating teams keep their bird eyes on one of a top three-place in the ongoing AHF Cup to join the final round of the next Men's Asia Cup Hockey alongwith the five automatic qualifiers – India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Pakistan.
AHF Cup Hockey: Holders Bangladesh face Singapore on Monday
Last three times champions Bangladesh will play Singapore in their 2nd Pool B match of the Men's Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup' 2022 at the GBK Field in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday.
The match will kick-off at 3:45 pm (Bangladesh time).
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The tournament is also a qualifying competition for the next Men's Asia Cup Hockey.
Ahead of the Monday's match, the morale of Bangladesh team is very high after beating hosts Indonesia by 7-2 goals in one of the four opening day's match last Friday.
Bangladesh, which was placed in five-team Pool B of the meet, will play Iran on March 15 and upper ranked Oman on March 17 in the remaining group matches.
The four-team Pool A comprises Thailand, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan following the last moment withdrawal of stronger China
After playing each other once, the top two teams from each of the two pools will play in the semi-finals on March 19 before the final on March 20.
Bangladesh, champions of the last three meets in 2008, 2012 and 2016 of the Asia’s second-tier hockey, this time are also well prepared under Malaysia Coach Gobinathan Krishnamurthy to clinch their 4th consecutive title in a row, specially the withdrawal of higher ranked China.
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All the nine participating teams keep their bird eyes on one of a top three-place in the ongoing AHF Cup to join the final round of the next Men's Asia Cup Hockey along with the five automatic qualifiers – India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh team made an hour-long practice session at GBK Stadium in Jakarta today (Sunday) morning and all the Bangladesh players are in sound health, according to a message received here from Indonesia on Sunday.