SFFareHockey Statistics 2022 – Men’s Field Hockey Tournament at the 2022 Asian Games
Field hockey enthusiasts were in for a treat at the 2022 Asian Games, held from September 24 to October 6, 2023, in Hangzhou, China. The men’s field hockey tournament, a significant event in the Asian sports calendar, showcased thrilling matches, exceptional performances, and historic victories. Let’s delve into the key statistics and highlights of this prestigious tournament.
Tournament Overview
The 2022 Asian Games men’s field hockey tournament marked the 17th edition of this event. Hosted at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Field Hockey Field, the tournament brought together the best teams from across Asia to compete for glory. The competition format included a group stage followed by knockout rounds, ensuring a mix of intense rivalries and unexpected upsets.
Key Statistics
- Total Goals Scored: 331 goals in 38 matches, averaging 8.71 goals per match.
- Top Performers: The tournament witnessed stellar performances from top scorers and key players, who played crucial roles in their teams’ successes.
Medal Winners
- Gold Medal: India
- India emerged victorious, clinching their fourth Asian Games title by defeating Japan 5-1 in the final. This win also secured their qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
- Silver Medal: Japan
- The defending champions, Japan, put up a strong fight throughout the tournament but fell short in the final against a formidable Indian side.
- Bronze Medal: South Korea
- South Korea secured the bronze medal with a narrow 2-1 victory over the host nation, China.
Tournament Highlights
- India’s Dominance: India’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. They demonstrated superior skills, strategic gameplay, and resilience, which culminated in their decisive victory over Japan in the final.
- Thrilling Matches: The tournament featured several high-octane matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Notable games included Pakistan’s commanding 18-2 win over Uzbekistan and the closely contested bronze medal match between South Korea and China.
Umpires and Officiating
The tournament was officiated by a team of experienced umpires from various countries, ensuring fair play and adherence to the rules. Some of the notable umpires included:
- Nazmi Kamaruddin (MAS)
- Paul Walker (ENG)
- Sean Rapaport (RSA)
- Khamis Al Balushi (OMA)
- Chi Gang (CHN)
SFFareHockey Statistics 2022: Men’s Field Hockey Tournament at the 2022 Asian Games
Final Standings
| Pos | Team | Qualification |
| 1st place, gold medalist(s) | India | 2024 Summer Olympics |
| 2nd place, silver medalist(s) | Japan | 2024 FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers |
| 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) | South Korea | |
| 4 | China (H) | |
| 5 | Pakistan | |
| 6 | Malaysia | |
| 7 | Oman | |
| 8 | Bangladesh | |
| 9 | Indonesia | |
| 10 | Uzbekistan | |
| 11 | Thailand | |
| 12 | Singapore |
(H) Host
Goalscorers
There were 331 goals scored in 38 matches, for an average of 8.71 goals per match.
18 goals
- South Korea: Jang Jong-Hyun
13 goals
- India: Harmanpreet Singh
12 goals
- India: Mandeep Singh
11 goals
- Pakistan: Arbaz Ahmad
10 goals
- China: Gao Jiesheng
9 goals
- India: Abhishek
8 goals
- India: Varun Kumar
- India: Lalit Upadhyay
- Japan: Ryosei Kato
6 goals
- Japan: Raiki Fujishima
- Malaysia: Abu Kamal Azrai
- Malaysia: Ashran Hamsani
- Oman: Fahad Al Lawati
- Pakistan: Afraz
- Pakistan: Abdul Rana
- South Korea: Jung Man-Jae
- South Korea: Yang Ji-Hun
5 goals
- India: Amit Rohidas
- Japan: Kentaro Fukuda
- Japan: Ryoma Ooka
- Malaysia: Razie Rahim
- Pakistan: Arshad Liaqat
4 goals
- Bangladesh: Ashraful Islam
- China: Lin Changliang
- Indonesia: Aulia Al Ardh
- Pakistan: Abdul Rehman
- Malaysia: Aminudin Muhamed
- Malaysia: Faizal Saari
3 goals
- Bangladesh: Milon Hossain
- Bangladesh: Puskar Khisa
- Bangladesh: Shohanur Sobuj
- China: Pan Dongquan
- India: Shamsher Singh
- Japan: Genki Mitani
- Japan: Ken Nagayoshi
- Japan: Seren Tanaka
- Malaysia: Najmi Jazlan
- Oman: Aiman Madit
- Pakistan: Muhammad Ammad
- Pakistan: Muhammad Khan (b. 2004)
- South Korea: Kim Jung-Hoo
- Thailand: Thanakrit Boon-Art
- Uzbekistan: Jonibek Oblokulov
- Uzbekistan: Karimov Ruslan
2 goals
- Bangladesh: Arshad Hossain
- China: E Wenhui
- China: Liu Junjie
- India: Gurjant Singh
- India: Manpreet Singh
- India: Sukhjeet Singh
- Indonesia: Abdullah Al Akbar
- Japan: Kosei Kawabe
- Japan: Takuma Niwa
- Japan: Shota Yamada
- Malaysia: Firhan Ashari
- Malaysia: Amirul Azahar
- Malaysia: Aiman Rozemi
- Malaysia: Shello Silverius
- Oman: Rashad Al Fazari
- Oman: Ahmed Al Nofali
- Oman: Akram Bait Shamaiaa
- Pakistan: Muhammad Umar Bhutta
- Pakistan: Muhammad Khan (b. 2000)
- Singapore: Kent Loo
- Singapore: Hariraj Naidu
- South Korea: Hwang Tae-Il
- South Korea: Kim Sung-Hyun
- South Korea: Lee Jung-Jun
- South Korea: Lee Nam-Yong
- South Korea: Park Cheo-Leon
1 goal
- Bangladesh: Rakibul Hasan
- Bangladesh: Amirul Islam
- Bangladesh: Rashel Mahmud
- China: Ao Weibao
- China: Chen Chongcong
- China: Chen Qijun
- China: Du Shihao
- China: Zhang Bo
- China: Zhu Weijiang
- India: Vivek Prasad
- India: Sanjay
- India: Nilakanta Sharma
- India: Hardik Singh
- India: Sumit
- Indonesia: Muhamad Alfiana
- Indonesia: Ahdan Asasi
- Indonesia: Mochamad Fathur
- Indonesia: Fadli Muhamad
- Indonesia: Revo Priliandro
- Japan: Yuma Nagai
- Japan: Kaito Tanaka
- Malaysia: Najmi Farizal
- Malaysia: Khaliq Hamirin
- Malaysia: Faiz Jali
- Oman: Ahmed Al Balushi
- Oman: Khalid Al Shaaibi
- Oman: Mahmood Bait Shamaiaa
- Pakistan: Rooman Khan
- Singapore: Alton Chua
- Singapore: Enrico Marican
- Singapore: Zaki Zulkarnain
- South Korea: Son Da-In
- South Korea: Kim Hyeong-Jin
- South Korea: Lee Hye-Seung
- South Korea: Ji Woo-Cheon
- Thailand: Tanakit Juntakian
- Thailand: Udomchok Phokphun
- Thailand: Chanachol Rungniyom
- Uzbekistan: Bunyodbek Khudoynazarov
- Uzbekistan: Abdusalom Madaminov
Future Implications
India’s triumph not only added another accolade to their storied history but also set the stage for their participation in the 2024 Summer Olympics. The performances at the Asian Games provided valuable insights into team strategies and player form, which will be crucial for upcoming international competitions.
Conclusion
The 2022 Asian Games men’s field hockey tournament was a testament to the sport’s growing popularity and competitive spirit in Asia. With 331 goals scored and numerous memorable moments, the tournament left an indelible mark on the field hockey landscape. As we look forward to the 2024 Summer Olympics, the statistics and performances from this tournament will undoubtedly influence team preparations and strategies.
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analyses of your favorite sports events. The 2022 Asian Games have set the bar high, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for field hockey in Asia.