Emotional Eva de Goede: ‘Bizarre that we did this’

ANP 435264904 1024x733 1 - Emotional Eva de Goede: 'Bizarre that we did this' - Eva de Goede could not fully comprehend it after the Olympic final. The captain of the Orange Women took her third gold medal after the 3-1 win over the Argentines at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo.

Eva de Goede could not fully comprehend it after the Olympic final. The captain of the Orange Women took her third gold medal after the 3-1 win over the Argentines at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo. “I still don’t believe it,” said an emotional De Goede in front of the NOS Studio Sport camera. “It’s so […]

Marijne steps down with head held high

Marijne met Gutjit Kaur 1024x640 1 - Marijne steps down with head held high - With Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne at the helm, few can still believe the surreal progress that the Indian women's hockey team has made. From finishing last at the 2016 Rio Olympics to barely making the qualification cut for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Rani Rampal-led women's side, has scripted a fairytale at the ongoing Games in Japan. Entering the Tokyo Olympics as underdogs, this motley team went on to create history and finished fourth at the Olympics, their best-ever performance and truth be told, the bronze medal was only a whisker away from their reach.

With Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne at the helm, few can still believe the surreal progress that the Indian women’s hockey team has made. From finishing last at the 2016 Rio Olympics to barely making the qualification cut for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Rani Rampal-led women’s side, has scripted a fairytale at the ongoing Games in […]

Netherlands reign supreme on top of the world

WSP2108064227 - Netherlands reign supreme on top of the world - The Netherlands has crowned its reign of the past five years with an Olympic gold medal. In Tokyo, the Orange Women won the final against Argentina 3-1 on Friday. A key role was played by the retiring Caia van Maasakker, who converted two penalty corners. For the Netherlands, it is the fourth Olympic title in women's hockey and the first since that of 2012 in London.

The Netherlands has crowned its reign of the past five years with an Olympic gold medal. In Tokyo, the Orange Women won the final against Argentina 3-1 on Friday. A key role was played by the retiring Caia van Maasakker, who converted two penalty corners. For the Netherlands, it is the fourth Olympic title in women’s hockey and […]

Great Britain beat resurgent India to Bronze

IMG0608215311 - Great Britain beat resurgent India to Bronze - Great Britain’s women had to work hard to secure the Bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 as a feisty India team just fell short at the Oi Hockey Stadium, turning around a 2-0 deficit to lead 3-2 before finally succumbing 4-3.

Olympic Games – Bronze Medal Match Great Britain 4 India 3 Great Britain’s women had to work hard to secure the Bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 as a feisty India team just fell short at the Oi Hockey Stadium, turning around a 2-0 deficit to lead 3-2 before finally succumbing 4-3. In a game of […]

India Fall at the last hurdle after epic battle

IMG0608214906 1200x600 1628221721 - India Fall at the last hurdle after epic battle - India has not been able to crown the fairytale at the women's tournament of the Olympic Games with a medal. The team of national coach Sjoerd Marijne fought back against Great Britain from a 2-0 deficit to a 2-3 lead, but still it was the British who won 4-3 and took the bronze.

India has not been able to crown the fairytale at the women’s tournament of the Olympic Games with a medal. The team of national coach Sjoerd Marijne fought back against Great Britain from a 2-0 deficit to a 2-3 lead, but still it was the British who won 4-3 and took the bronze. Tears rolled down […]

Shane McLeod retires as an Olympic Champion Coach

WSP2108010542 - Shane McLeod retires as an Olympic Champion Coach - Shane McLeod bids farewell to the Red Lions on a highlight. The New Zealander led the Belgian hockey players to the Olympic title in Tokyo in shootouts against Australia on Thursday for the first time in their history.

Shane McLeod bids farewell to the Red Lions on a highlight. The New Zealander led the Belgian hockey players to the Olympic title in Tokyo in shootouts against Australia on Thursday for the first time in their history. “I am very happy, it is a special and moving day. That I can end my coaching career with […]

Belgium hockey golden revolution on top of the world

WSP0508211104 - Belgium hockey golden revolution on top of the world - The Belgian hockey revolution has finally received its Olympic gold crown in Tokyo. The Red Lions won Australia's final at Oi Hockey Stadium. After a 1-1 final score after regular time, Belgium won the shoot-outs.

The Belgian hockey revolution has finally received its Olympic gold crown in Tokyo. The Red Lions won Australia’s final at Oi Hockey Stadium. After a 1-1 final score after regular time, Belgium won the shoot-outs. After the shoot-outs, there was a lot of joy in the Belgian camp. A few minutes earlier, the Red Lions had also stormed […]

Netherlands break GB hearts and end Olympic defence

DSC0408215894 - Netherlands break GB hearts and end Olympic defence - Great Britain’s defence of their Olympic title was ended in emphatic fashion by the Netherlands at the Oi Hockey Stadium as they suffered their heaviest defeat against the World No. 1 since November 2018 when they lost 4-0 at the Champions Trophy in Changzhou.

Olympic Games – Semi-Final Netherlands 5 Great Britain 1 Great Britain’s defence of their Olympic title was ended in emphatic fashion by the Netherlands at the Oi Hockey Stadium as they suffered their heaviest defeat against the World No. 1 since November 2018 when they lost 4-0 at the Champions Trophy in Changzhou. Having narrowly […]

Orange wanted to make something clear to ‘arrogant’ GB

De Goede corner 1024x643 1 - Orange wanted to make something clear to 'arrogant' GB - In the run-up to the Olympic semi-final against Great Britain, the players of Orange did not want to talk about feelings of revenge. But after the resounding 5-1 victory, it was clear that the older generation in Alyson Annan's selection, in particular, wanted to make something clear to GB.

In the run-up to the Olympic semi-final against Great Britain, the players of Orange did not want to talk about feelings of revenge. But after the resounding 5-1 victory, it was clear that the older generation in Alyson Annan’s selection, in particular, wanted to make something clear to GB. “I think everyone had their own personal reason […]

Orange dethrones GB with masterclass

Matla juich halve finale 2048x1365 1 - Orange dethrones GB with masterclass - The Dutch national team convincingly qualified for the final of the Olympic Games in Tokyo on Wednesday. Opponent and reigning Olympic champion Great Britain was dethroned and humiliated 5-1. Orange played a great game. Never before has a women's team won a semifinal at the Olympics by such a large margin. Two goals came from the stick of Felice Albers, for whom this tournament is a fairy tale.National coach Alyson Annan's squad has one more hurdle to overcome to complete its sacred mission: to win the gold Olympic medal. On Friday, the Netherlands will play against the winner of Argentina-India, the semi-final to be played later on Wednesday.

The Dutch national team convincingly qualified for the final of the Olympic Games in Tokyo on Wednesday. Opponent and reigning Olympic champion Great Britain was dethroned and humiliated 5-1. Orange played a great game. Never before has a women’s team won a semifinal at the Olympics by such a large margin. Two goals came from the stick of Felice […]