Over the past week, several notable events have unfolded in the world of field hockey:
International Competition:
- Asian Games Incident: At the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, South Korean field hockey players were mistakenly presented with North Korea’s national anthem before their match against Bangladesh. The error was promptly corrected, and South Korea secured a 5-0 victory. (apnews.com)
Collegiate Field Hockey:
- Harvard’s Mixed Weekend: The No. 3 Harvard Crimson field hockey team experienced a split in their recent games. They suffered a 3-1 loss to No. 12 UMass, followed by a 2-1 win over Boston College. (thecrimson.com)
Professional Field Hockey:
- USA Women’s Team’s World Cup Preparation: The U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team is gearing up for the 2026 FIH World Cup, scheduled from August 15 to August 30. The team has been participating in friendly matches in Spain to acclimate to European conditions ahead of the tournament in Belgium and the Netherlands. (femaleathletenews.com)
Highlights:
- They’re not playing our song! North Korean anthem played at South Korean field hockey match, Published on Friday, September 18
