Junior Hockey Team Go Down Hard to China, Set for Uruguay Playoff on Sunday
South Africa’s Junior World Cup group stage ended with a challenging 4-0 loss to China in Santiago, despite a sterling defensive performance from keeper Richele Norval, meaning the Junior Proteas will now face Uruguay in the nine to sixteen playoff bracket.
South Africa Impress against Austria to Secure Positive Junior Hockey World Cup Start
The young South Africans made a composed start to their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, securing a convincing win against Austria with braces from Leah du Plessis and Ntsopa Mokoena in Chile on Tuesday.
South Africa Junior Hockey Women to Kick Off World Cup Campaign against Austria
African champions South Africa will begin their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup campaign on Tuesday against Austria as they look to make their mark at the global showpiece in Santiago, Chile, South America, from 1 to 13 December
Olympian-Powered Squad Named for Junior Hockey World Cup in Chile
SA Hockey has named an experienced squad, including Olympians Paris-Gail Isaacs, Ntsopa Mokoena, and Taheera Augousti, for the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile early December in Pool D alongside Austria, China and England
Olympian Cindy Brown Appointed SA Hockey U21 Women’s Hockey Coach
South African Hockey has announced the appointment of former SA Olympian Cindy Brown, assisted by Nolwazi Nkabinde, as the SA U21 Women’s Head Coach through to the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup
Zimbabwe’s Sarah Bennett’s Rise to Olympics Recognition
Zimbabwean blogger Tatenda Gondo marvels at hockey official Sarah Bennett’s transformation in the game that has seen her move from national team goalkeeper to an official FIH accredited umpire. Gondo highlights Bennett’s rise to Tokyo Olympics call-up.
Cox Investing in Future Hockey Stars
Five years on from retiring from international hockey on the gsport Awards stage, former South African women’s hockey captain, Marsha Cox, continues to play a leading role in sport. Based in the Netherlands, Cox serves on the IOC steering committee and the African hockey athlete’s committee. The hockey icon has also launched her own project to invest in the next generation.
Investec SA Smile after World League Finale
A win over Spain to finish in seventh at the FIH World League semi-final tournament in London on Sunday points to the untapped potential in a talented Investec SA team at the end of a disappointing campaign
SA U21 Women Thrash Namibia 9-0
The SA U21 Hockey team has thrashed Namibia 9-0 in their opening encounter of the Junior Africa Cup of Nations in Randburg. SA next play Kenya on Tuesday at 2pm.
International Experience Boosts Lategan
SA U21 Hockey team Captain Izelle Lategan hopes her experience with the senior team will inspire her side in the Junior Africa Cup of Nations. SA will kick off their campaign against Namibia on Sunday.
Bonnet Drafts IPT Stars for Dublin Challenge
Coach Bonnet takes on London 2012 lessons and four IPT stars en route to building the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team for 2014 Hockey World Cup in Holland, with a first stop at the 2012 Champions Challenge in Dublin, Ireland starting September