Olympics: He’s such an important player for us: Germany veteran Zwicker on returning Rühr
Throughout his career, Germany men’s superstar Christopher Rühr has regularly produced flashes of brilliance that leave fans, and occasionally opposition players, astonished. His latest moment of inspiration arrived 19 minutes into Germany’s final Pool A match against a Great Britain team that came into the contest unbeaten. Receiving the ball at the top of the […]
Olympics: Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s quarter-final line up confirmed at Yves-du-Manoir
Paris, France – Day 7: Following the completion of men’s pool phase, the line up for the men’s quarter-finals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is now known. On Sunday 4 August, Pool A winners Germany face a quarter-final meeting with Rio 2016 gold medallists Argentina, who finished fourth in Pool B, with Pool B table-toppers […]
Olympics: “That is why we are here”: Harmanpreet targets Olympic gold after India stun Australia
On Friday (2nd August), India team captain Harmanpreet Singh took his goalscoring tally to six goals in five matches by netting a brace as the eight-times Olympic gold medallists claimed a 3-2 win against Australia. It was another fine performance from India, who have grown in confidence with every game played here at Paris 2024, their […]
Olympics: Die Danas still taking it match-by-match, says free-scoring Lorenz after China win
Germany women’s captain Nike Lorenz has always been a hugely influential figure on field for Die Danas, but her form at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been eye-catching in its quality. The 27-year-old – who is competing in her third Olympics after Rio 2016, where she won bronze, and Tokyo 2020 – came into […]
Olympics: Hockey at Paris 2024: Great Britain, Australia and Argentina men seal quarter-final tickets
Paris, France – Day 6: The eight teams who will contest the quarter-finals of the men’s hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 are now known, with Great Britain, Australia and Argentina joining Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, India and Spain in the knock-out stages. While the teams are confirmed, the fixtures for the quarter-finals remain […]
Olympics: “It’s a bitter pill to swallow”: Ireland’s Murray reflects as Olympic elimination confirmed
Ireland captain Sean Murray cut a dejected but incredibly proud figure when speaking to members of the media shortly after his team’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympic hockey competition were ended by Argentina. The men’s Pool B clash finished with Los Leones snatching a 2-1 win against the Green Machine, […]
Olympics: Argentina icon Aymar leaves players and fans awestruck at Yves-du-Manoir
When one of the greatest players to ever pick up a hockey stick arrived at the Yves-du-Manoir Hockey Stadium, you could feel the electricity in the air. With fans pointing cameras in her direction and others whispering things like ‘it’s her – I cannot believe it’, you are left in doubt how much Argentina superstar […]
Olympics: Nagai sisters proud to represent Japan at third Olympic Games
When it comes to the Nagai family, hockey is very much in the blood. With both their mother and father being former international hockey players, Japanese siblings Yuri and Hazuki Nagai were given an early introduction to a sport in which they have excelled. The sisters are both hugely important players for Sakura Japan, with […]
Olympics: Hockey at Paris 2024: Belgium, Netherlands, Australia and Argentina women continue winning streaks
Paris, France – Day 5: A quartet of women’s teams maintained their 100 percent win records on the fifth day of hockey action at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia and Argentina all triumphing to confirm berths in the competition quarter-finals at Yves-du-Manoir. There was also a significant result in men’s Pool […]
Olympics: Sukhjeet’s Olympic dream becomes reality against all odds
With seven points from their first three games and currently sitting second in Pool B, India have made a very promising start to their Olympic Games Paris 2024 hockey campaign. Wins against New Zealand and Ireland either side of a draw with Argentina, the eight times Olympic champions have already confirmed their place in the […]
