South Africa: Ryan Julius Calls Time on International Outdoor Hockey Career

South African double Olympian Ryan Julius has announced his retirement from international outdoor hockey, closing the chapter on an illustrious career that spanned nearly a decade. Julius, known for his flair, creativity, and relentless energy on the field, bids farewell to the international stage following his final appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Reflecting […]

AHF: FIH Executive Board holds first meeting of the year, looks back at a very successful 2024

Lausanne, Switzerland: The Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) held its first meeting of the year on 14 and 15 March at the FIH office in Lausanne, Switzerland, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram who opened the meeting with congratulatory words to the EB members and the National Associations (NAs) […]

AHF: Junior Africa Cup [JAC] 2024 (M&W) – Match Schedule

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AHF: Breaking barriers: empowering girls in sport on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to accelerate action to ensure that all women have equal access to sport. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Hockey can pride itself to be a gender equal sport as the overall participation worldwide – 51% women, 49% men – shows. However, we are determined […]

AHF: New Zealand wins 2024-25 FIH Hockey Nations Cup!

New Zealand claimed the Nations Cup title after a thrilling 1-1 draw against Ireland, securing victory in a 4-2 shootout. Chile won bronze with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the USA. Scotland finished 5th after a strong 2-0 win over Japan, while Korea defeated Canada 2-0 to avoid last place. Korea 2-0 Canada In the […]

South Africa: SA Women’s U21 Squad updated for Junior Africa Cup 2025

The Junior Africa Cup for 2025, the qualifier for the FIH Junior World Cup 2025, takes place in Namibia in April this year. The tournament initially scheduled for November, was postponed allowing teams more opportunity to participate. The SA Women will be competing alongside 6 other African nations with the top 3 in the tournament […]

South Africa: The Finalists revealed at the SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT 2025

Three superb days of action have culminated towards the final day on Saturday in Johannesburg. Championships, relegations and promotions are all up for grabs on the final day of action at the SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT 2025. Men’s A Section Pool Stage The pool stage was completed in the morning before […]

South Africa: Champions crowned at the SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT

The SPAR And Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT 2025 reached its conclusion with new champions for the both the men and women’s A Section tournament. It was title joy for Southern Gauteng men, breaking a five-year chokehold by Western Province, and the Western Province Women, breaking a four-year hold by KZN Raiders. Men’s A […]

South Africa: Sublime Second Day at the SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT

The nature of an Indoor Hockey IPT is that its fast and furious and the games come at you quickly. The second day of action continued in the same vein as the opening day with plenty of goals and excitement in a great display of indoor hockey. Men’s A Section One round left of pool […]

South Africa: High-Octane Action as SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT Kicks Off

The SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT got off to a thrilling start at Beaulieu College, Johannesburg, with South Africa’s best indoor hockey teams battling for provincial pride. Excitement is at an all-time high following the SA Indoor Hockey Men’s historic bronze medal at the Indoor World Cup, setting the stage for an […]