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SA Women’s Indoor Hockey named for tour to Switzerland

The SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women’s team has had a remarkable 2023, filled with achievements that have etched their names in history. Beginning with a groundbreaking journey to the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup semi-finals, they carried that momentum to clinch the Tuanku Zara International Cup in Malaysia. Even with the imminent Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup on the horizon, the team is already looking ahead, setting their sights on 2024. Today, SA Hockey proudly unveils the squad for an upcoming International test series in Switzerland. Scheduled for the end of January 2024, this thrilling...

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Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup 2023: A Spectacular Finish to a Remarkable Year for South African Hockey

As the year draws to a close, the forthcoming Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup stands poised to conclude a successful period for South African hockey. This prestigious indoor hockey tournament, scheduled from December 15th to 19th at the Wynberg Military Sports Stadium, will mark the closing event in a year of unparalleled achievements for the country’s hockey landscape. South Africa’s hockey journey throughout 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable. Hosting the FIH Indoor World Cup in February marked a historic moment as it was the first time the event was held outside Europe. The South African...

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FIH Hockey5s World Cup | South Africa finish fourth at inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Oman

The South African Hockey5s Women knew they had already at least emulated the best ever South African achievement at an FIH World Cup by qualifying for the top 4, they were determined to try and make history as they challenged the Polish for the Bronze medal at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup. It was however the Europeans who were the dominant force in the first half and they opened the score. A momentary pause from the South African defence was capitalised on by the Polish striker Katerla hit in an instinctive goal. It’s a name the South Africans would start to dread as she double the score...

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Hockey | South African Hockey Mens Team named for the FIH Nations Cup

The South African Hockey Men are headed to Poland for the second FIH Nations Cup from the 31 May – 9 June 2024. The tournament will serve as preparation for the men on their road to the Paris Olympics. The FIH Nations Cup is the tournament for the highest ranked teams not in the FIH Pro League with South Africa, New Zealand and France all heading to the Olympics. South Africa are grouped in the larger pool A featuring five teams including hosts Poland and their European neighbours Austria. South Africa will also have to play Korea, who they defeated in the 2021 FIH Nations Cup semi-final...

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Hockey | South Africa U21 Women’s 2024 Squad announced.

The South African Hockey Association has announced the South African Under 21 Women’s Squad. The 34-player squad, under the tutelage of new head coach Cindy Brown, will see a team selected for the SA Hockey IPT in September and the Junior Africa Cup in Ghana in October, with the goal of qualifying for the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup, an expanded 24 team tournament. 13 players in the 34 were part of the FIH Junior World Cup that took part in Santiago in December 2023 including Malikah Hamza, Taheera Augousti and Ntsopa Mokoena. Although a young side there are a number of players who have...

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Hockey | SASCOC announces Team South Africa Hockey Teams for Paris 2024 Olympics

  Team South Africa Hockey teams named for the Paris Olympic Games On Wednesday evening in Johannesburg, SASCOC announced the next batch of Team South Africa athletes for the Olympic Games in Paris. The teams announced included the Team SA Hockey Men and Women’s team that will be taking part in field hockey tournament at the Olympic Games. The SA Women will be participating for the 6th time at the Paris Olympic having debuted in 2000. Giles Bonnet will become the first coach to lead the team to the games twice having previously overseen the SA Women’s team at the London 2012 Olympic...

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Hockey | SA Hockey IPT 2024 Opening day blows landed at St. Stithians

  • SA Hockey IPT 2024 Opening day blows landed at St. Stithians
  • The early pace setter s in the B Section is the KZN Mynahs who submitted the challenge of Eastern Gauteng with a 10-1 win
The early pace setter s in the B Section is the KZN Mynahs who submitted the challenge of Eastern Gauteng with a 10-1 win

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SA Hockey IPT 2024 A Section | Golden day for SA Under 21 Men and Northern Blues Women

  • A sensational day of hockey saw our winners crowned in the A Section for 2024.
  • It was a tense game as neither side was able to find the precision needed in front of goal while both defenses were dialed in superbly.
It was a tense game as neither side was able to find the precision needed in front of goal while both defenses were dialed in superbly.

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Hockey | Dirkie Chamberlain calls time on her International career

  • Today, we celebrate the incredible career of Dirkie Chamberlain
  • From the moment she first stepped onto the field in 2006 to her final game at the Paris Olympics, Dirkie’s journey has been one of passion, heart, and unyielding pride for her country.
From the moment she first stepped onto the field in 2006 to her final game at the Paris Olympics, Dirkie’s journey has been one of passion, heart, and unyielding pride for her country.

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Hockey | SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women Team named for FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

  • SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women side for the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
  • The team features eight players from the squad that earned their place in the Semi-Finals of that historic home-based World Cup
The team features eight players from the squad that earned their place in the Semi-Finals of that historic home-based World Cup

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Hockey | SA U21 Men’s Team announced for Junior Africa Cup 2024

  • South Africa, the defending champions, will head to Namibia from 30 November – 8 December this year
  • The SA U21 Men created history when they were victorious at the SA Hockey IPT, defeating Southern Gauteng in the final
The SA U21 Men created history when they were victorious at the SA Hockey IPT, defeating Southern Gauteng in the final

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Hockey | SA Hockey Men’s Head Coach Cheslyn Gie Resigns

  • SA Hockey today announces that Cheslyn Gie, the head coach of the South African men’s hockey team, has officially stepped down.
  • Gie’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring—from working his way up in the U18 and U21 structures to leading the senior men’s team on the grandest stage.
Gie’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring—from working his way up in the U18 and U21 structures to leading the senior men’s team on the grandest stage.