AHF: Germany’s Dominant Display Halts South Africa’s Progress
On a blisteringly hot morning at Stade Yves du Manoir, South Africa faced Germany in their third pool stage match. The two teams had previously met in the 2021 pool stage, where South Africa achieved a remarkable victory. This time, they aimed to deliver another memorable performance as a birthday present for head coach Cheslin […]
AHF: South Africa vs Australia: Thrilling Encounter in Women’s Olympic Hockey
Team South Africa began their women’s Olympic journey against long-time Southern Hemisphere rivals Australia on Sunday afternoon in Paris. The South Africans knew the challenge that lay ahead, facing the world number 5, a team they had never scored against in Olympic history, despite three previous meetings. After successfully appealing an early penalty corner, the […]
AHF: South Africa Battles Hard in Thrilling Paris Olympic Opener Against World Number 1 Netherlands
South Africa embarked on their Paris Olympic journey with an exhilarating opening encounter against the world number 1, the Netherlands, at the magnificent Yves du Manoir Stadium. Despite a brief delay due to a spider cam malfunction, the game commenced with high energy and intensity. The match started off with an early opportunity for the […]
AHF: Day 1 preview: Men’s competition dominates proceedings on Paris 2024 Olympic opener
The opening day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 promises to be an absolutely thrilling affair, with all 12 men’s teams in action and two high-profile fixtures in the women’s competition set to be played in front of packed crowds at the magnificent Yves-du-Manoir Hockey Stadium. The first six matches of the Paris 2024 Olympic […]
AHF: Olympic Games Paris 2024: Hockey competition squads confirmed
Lausanne, Switzerland: With the countdown to Hockey at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 reaching single digits, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to confirm the squads that will compete in the Hockey competition at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. At the hockey competition in Paris 2024, each squad is made up of a […]
AHF: Fixtures for the “Central-South Africa Qualifier for ACN 2025 (M/W)” | 17 – 24 August 2024 (Harare, Zimbabwe)
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AHF: Unsung Heroes of Olympic Hockey: the Umpires
15 Jul, 2024 The Olympics are a grand spectacle, showcasing the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Yet, behind every stunning goal and breathtaking save lies the tireless work of hockey umpires, a key part of the officiating team, ensuring the smooth operation and fairness of the matches. This officiating team, all of whom are volunteers, includes […]
AHF: Zimbabwe’s Golden Girls: The first Olympic Gold Medalists in Women’s Hockey
Lausanne, Switzerland: In the annals of Olympic history, few stories are as inspiring as that of the Zimbabwe women’s hockey team, affectionately known as the “Golden Girls.” Their triumph at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games is a testament to the power of determination, unity, and passion for the sport. In an exclusive interview with Ann […]
AHF: Join the next online conference of the FIH Empower & Engage Series!
As part of the FIH Empowerment and Engagement strategy and upon an initiative from FIH President Tayyab Ikram, FIH invites you to join an online conference titled “How can sport and sport events remain relevant for future generations (participants and fans)?” taking place on 10 July at 12noon CEST. Just a few days before the […]
AHF: 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Netherlands-Belgium: hosting agreement officially signed today in Amsterdam
The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, that will be co-organised by Belgium and the Netherlands, added a new chapter to its history today with the official signing of the hosting agreement at a ceremony involving FIH President Tayyab Ikram, Dutch Hockey Association President Erik Klein Nagelvoort and CEO Erik Gerritsen as well as Belgian Hockey […]
