Categories Archives: Hockey
MNCS to install artificial turf on Chichiri hockey field
Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) will fix an artificial turf at Chichiri Upper Stadium hockey ground in Blantyre to improve its standards due to injury concerns by players. There have been injury concerns on the pitch during matches, making the ga
BLACK STICKS AWAIT IMPATIENTLY FOR AZLAN SHAH CUP
A stark reminder of the gruelling toll international hockey can take on players. The men’s Black Sticks are preparing to play hosts Malaysia in their opening game of the Azlan Shah Cup overnight, with the team so far experiencing 35 degree heat, sti
Hockey stadium meeting many glitches
By Duncan Mlanjira Hockey Association of Malawi (Ham) says it is working tirelessly to ensure that the dream to have a hockey stadium at Upper Kamuzu Stadium a reality. Ham acting general secretary Chigomezgo Thindwa said they made a special presentation
There’s room for hockey improvement—Ham
By Duncan Mlanjira Hockey is still active in the country but there is room for improvement if there can be consistent sponsorship for tournaments. Hockey Association of Malawi acting general secretary Chigomezgo Thindwa said currently, hockey is active in
Hockey coach fears for clubs
Hockey Association of Malawi (Ham) is concerned that domestic clubs might struggle at the forthcoming Africa Club Championship in Zimbabwe due to the recent cancellation of an Indoor Hockey League in Blantyre. With two weeks into the new season, the leagu
HAM introduces Fast-Five hockey format
In a bid to improve the country’s hockey standards, Hockey Association of Malawi (Ham) has introduced Fast-Five hockey format which the International Hockey Federation (IHF) is advancing. The new format involves five players for each team and they play
