Paris-Gail Isaacs Equalises but China Claim 5-1 Pool D Win Over South Africa
Paris-Gail etched her name into history with an equalising penalty corner goal before China claimed a 5-1 victory in their final Pool D encounter, SA now turn to the 9th to 16th classification phase starting against world number 13 Japan on Friday morning.
Kayla de Waal Nets South Africa’s First World Cup Goal in 6-1 Defeat to India
South Africa scored their first goal of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 through Kayla de Waal in the 55th minute, but India claimed a commanding 6-1 Pool D victory at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.
South Africa Women Face Top-Ten Trio in Pool D at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
South Africa’s women have been drawn into Pool D at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where they will face world number four China, world number six England, and world number nine India in the group stage at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam from 15 August.
‘Play for the Little Girl Who Fell in Love with Sport’ – SA Hockey Star Cailynn den Bakker
Indoor and field hockey star Cailynn den Bakker urges South Africa’s youth to find the root of their love for sport, and to kindle that passion to develop resilience for the tough times ahead, using lessons learned on her journey to spark inspiration for the next generation