Hockey World News

August 3, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: South Africa Stuns France in Thrilling Hockey Showdown

Despite both teams being eliminated from the Paris Olympics ahead of their meeting, there was no shortage of noise and excitement in the build-up as South Africa and France...

August 3, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: Milestone Match for Chamberlain as South Africa Falls Short Against USA

Before play got underway in Paris between South Africa and the USA, South Africa acknowledged Dirkie Chamberlain’s milestone 250th test cap. Chamberlain, who also represented South Africa at the...

August 2, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: Brave Effort in Vain: South Africa Falls Short Against Spain in Olympic Clash

South Africa faced the daunting task of taking on FIH Nations Cup champions Spain, hoping to keep their Quarter Final dream alive. With Antonet Louw ruled out, it was...

August 2, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: Athletics Takes the Centre Stage as Tatjana Smith Strikes Silver and Retires

Tatjana Smith returned to the Olympic podium one more time in Paris, this time to collect a silver medal in the Women’s 200m Breaststroke final before graciously announcing her...

August 1, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: Silent Clash: South Africa vs. Spain in an Eerie Olympic Battle

An eerie silence greeted the match between South Africa and Spain as a weather warning had led to all spectators being evacuated from the facility. This meant the two...

August 1, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: A Third Narrow Hockey Loss in Paris as Tatjana Smith and Kaylene Corbett Qualify for the 200m Breaststroke Final

Tatjana Smith was all smiles despite finishing second in her semifinal of the 200m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday night, beaten to the finish by American Kate...

August 1, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: Great Britain Edges South Africa as Challenging Olympic Hockey Campaign Continues

A tough encounter saw South Africa go down 2-1 to Great Britain in their third Pool B fixture of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in...

July 31, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: Great Britain Edges South Africa in Tight Olympic Hockey Battle

Both South Africa and Great Britain had started the Paris Olympic Games with back-to-back defeats as they met on Wednesday morning in the hope of igniting their Olympic challenge....

July 30, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: South Africa force Argentina all the way in tense Olympic tussle

South Africa continued their Olympic journey with a challenging encounter against world number 2, Argentina. This match marked just the second meeting between the two sides in Olympic history,...

July 30, 2024
Hockey World News
Africa, South Africa

South Africa: 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...

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