AHF: History of Hockey in France: The Journey to Hosting Paris 2024
As France prepares to host the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the spotlight shines brightly on hockey with a storied past and a promising future. Hockey at Paris 2024 will be played at the historic Yves-du-Manoir stadium, which, back in 1924, stood as the proud host of the VIII Olympiad, and hockey action will be played […]
South Africa: 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 […]
AHF: New Zealand and Spain win FIH Hockey Nations Cup to gain Pro League promotion
New Zealand and Spain will have the opportunity to play in the FIH Hockey Pro League in the 2024-25 season after beating France and Ireland, respectively, to win the FIH Hockey Nations Cup. The final of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023/24 saw the Black Sticks win in a shootout. Spain won the […]
AHF: France and Pakistan seal semi-final spots after goal fest at FIH Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023/24
5 June 2024 Lausanne, Switzerland – France and Pakistan joined New Zealand in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023/24 after playing out a 11-goal thriller. Pool B saw France finish first, followed by Pakistan. Malaysia finished third after defeating Canada in the first game of the day. GZIENZO – FIH […]
South Africa: France Triumphs Over South Africa in FIH Pro League Semi-Final Thriller
South Africa faced France in the semi-final of the FIH Pro League on Saturday in Poland. The South Africans had reached the semi-final with superb defensive efforts, while France showcased their regular attacking prowess. Both teams, having previously participated in the FIH Pro League, demonstrated their high status in world hockey. The first half was […]
AHF: Chile shocker for Japan as Poles crash out at home after pool phase concludes
Chile showcased exuberant celebrations as they beat Olympic-bound Japan to secure their first semi-final appearance at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2023/24. Joining them in the last four are New Zealand, who got the better of Canada and Ireland, who dominated Korea. Having already qualified, Spain won their final game against Italy to […]
South Africa: 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 […]
South Africa: South Africa U21 Mens 2024 Squad announced.
The South African Hockey Association has announced the South African Under 21 Men;s Squad. The 38-player squad, under the continued guidance of Guy Elliott, 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 […]
AHF: Women’s Hockey at the Olympic Games: A statistical rewind
Women’s hockey has been a permanent feature at the Summer Olympic Games since the Olympic Games Moscow 1980. In the 11 editions of the games starting from 1980, women’s hockey has been played at each event, and produced incredible moments on the pitch, with 6 different nations having claimed the gold medal across the competition’s […]
South Africa: South Africa Secures Crucial Victory Against Poland in FIH Hockey Nations Cup
South Africa faced off against hosts Poland on Tuesday night, knowing that they needed a victory to keep any chance of a title defence alive at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup. Before the game started, there was a presentation to Nqobile “Bili” Ntuli, who was earning his 100th cap for the African Champions, having debuted […]
