<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Japan Hockey Team News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Japan Hockey Team. All the latest 2026 Hockey articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Japan Hockey Team News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:51:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/hockey/team/japan_hockey_team" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 08:22:28 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Series Finals | This is a test for us to see if we can deliver in serious tournaments, says Siegfried Aikman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief coach of the Japan men’s hockey team Siegfried Aikman has stated that the FIH Series Finals is a test for them to assess their performance in major events. Ahead of the semi-final battle against hosts India, Aikman mentioned that India has done well in the tournament to win matches easily.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/14/fih-series-finals-this-is-a-test-for-us-to-see-if-we-can-deliver-in-serious-tournaments-says-siegfried-aikman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/14/fih-series-finals-this-is-a-test-for-us-to-see-if-we-can-deliver-in-serious-tournaments-says-siegfried-aikman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiranjibi Pati ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 08:22:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Siegfried_Aikman_Japan_Hockey_Facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Series Finals | India to take on Japan in semi-final on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian hockey team will meet Asian Games gold medallists, Japan, in the semi-final encounter of the ongoing FIH Series Finals in Bhubaneswar. India had already qualified for the semis and Japan defeated Poland by 6-2 goals on Wednesday in the cross-over to make their way into the semi-final.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/13/fih-series-finals-india-to-take-on-japan-in-semi-final-on-friday?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/13/fih-series-finals-india-to-take-on-japan-in-semi-final-on-friday?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:34:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/india_vs_Uzbekistan_FIH_Series_Hockey_India_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Series Finals | Japan have prepared well for the competition in Bhubaneswar, says Siegfried Aikman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan men’s hockey team’s coach Siegfried Aikman has stated that the team has prepared well for the FIH Series Finals which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from June 6. Japan is placed in Group B alongside Mexico, South Africa, and the United States of America in the tournament.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/03/fih-series-finals-japan-have-prepared-well-for-the-competition-in-bhubaneswar-says-siegfried-aikman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/jun/03/fih-series-finals-japan-have-prepared-well-for-the-competition-in-bhubaneswar-says-siegfried-aikman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:59:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Japan_Hockey_Team_FIH_Series_Hockey_India.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India created chances but failed to convert those, states Siegfried Aikman after Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan’s hockey coach Siegfried Aikman is of the opinion that India managed to create chances in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final against Korea but failed to convert them. After the game had ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Korea defeated India in the shoot-out to win the title.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/apr/02/india-created-chances-but-failed-to-convert-those-states-siegfried-aikman-after-sultan-azlan-shah-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/apr/02/india-created-chances-but-failed-to-convert-those-states-siegfried-aikman-after-sultan-azlan-shah-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiranjibi Pati ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:34:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Siegfried_Aikman_Japan_Hockey_Facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manpreet Singh says team eager to start first tournament positively]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh has stated that the side is looking forward to start the first tournament of the season on a positive note and they are well prepared. India will begin their Sultan Azlan Shah campaign against Japan on March 23 as they left for Ipoh on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/mar/18/manpreet-singh-says-team-eager-to-start-first-tournament-positively?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/mar/18/manpreet-singh-says-team-eager-to-start-first-tournament-positively?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:24:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Harmanpreet%20Singh_IND_JPN.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Sultan Johor Cup | Indian Junior Men Hockey team to play Malaysia in opening match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian Junior Men's Hockey team will go up against hosts Malaysia in the opening match of the 8th Sultan of Johor Cup 2018 on Saturday. The team is led by Mandeep Mor while Shilanand Lakra has been handed the vice captaincy as they look to start the prestigious tournament on a winning note.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/oct/06/8-th-sultan-johor-cup-indian-junior-men-hockey-team-host-malaysia-in-opening-match?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2018/oct/06/8-th-sultan-johor-cup-indian-junior-men-hockey-team-host-malaysia-in-opening-match?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2018 06:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/India_vs_Japan_hockey_Sultan_Azlan_Shah_Fb.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Cup Hockey: India maul Japan 5-1 in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Title favorites India put forth a striking performance as they excelled in the opening campaign at the 10th edition of the Men's Asia Cup hockey tournament by thrashing Japan 5-1. Japan distressed India at some points, but India took the game in hands quite soon after and scored with fine variation.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2017/oct/11/asia-cup-hockey-india-maul-japan-5-1-in-opener?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2017/oct/11/asia-cup-hockey-india-maul-japan-5-1-in-opener?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:20:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/hockey/India_Asia_championstrophy.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2017 | Gritty India see off Japan in a seven goal thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a riveting encounter, today, India beat Japan 4-3 to remain in contention of the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. The Indian defence struggled in the absence of captain and first choice goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh, but Mandeep Singh's valiant hat-trick ensured they kept the Azlan Shah dream alive.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2017/may/03/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-2017-gritty-india-see-off-japenese-danger?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2017/may/03/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-2017-gritty-india-see-off-japenese-danger?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 09:54:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/hockey/Indian_hockey_team_FB_hi_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India down Japan to start tournament with a win]]></title><description><![CDATA[India men’s hockey team started the 2016 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on a positive note defeating Japan 2-1 at Ipoh, Malaysia on Wednesday. After going 0-1 down, India bounced back with Harmanpreet Singh and Sardar Singh scoring goals in the second and third quarter to guide the team to a win. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2016/apr/06/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-india-down-japan-to-start-tournament-with-a-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2016/apr/06/sultan-azlan-shah-cup-india-down-japan-to-start-tournament-with-a-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arun S Kaimal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:42:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/hockey/Sardar_singh_india_japan_hi_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>