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 […]
South Africa: SA Hockey remembers Frank van der Horst
South African Hockey extends heartfelt condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS), Frank van der Horst, who passed away this week at the age of 86. Between 1982 and 1988, Van der Horst led SACOS during one of the darkest political eras in the […]
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 […]
South Africa: Confidence Boost as SA Women Secure Hockey Series Win over France
The South African Women’s Hockey team claimed a 4-0 win over France and secured the series 2-1 in Cambrai, France, on Saturday 6 July 2024. Having won the first match and then succumbing to a loss to the home team in the second game, the visitors needed to ensure they bagged the victory today. South […]
South Africa: All to Play For as SA and France Tied 1-All Ahead of Saturday Hockey Decider
The SA Women’s Hockey team have completed the first two matches in a three-Test series as part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and with one win each, the three-match Test series is perfectly balanced ahead of the deciding final in Cambrai, France, on Saturday 6 July, 2024. South Africans […]
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 […]
