The South African Women’s Indoor hockey team were bid farewell by SA Hockey as the team embarks on their journey to the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia, from Monday 3 to Sunday 9 February, 2025.
The official send-off event took place at Southern Sun, marking the final step before the teams take on the world’s best in their quest for glory.
The event was attended by key figures in South African sport, including SASCOC President Barry Hendricks, who extended his well wishes to the team.
“Competing at a World Cup is a great honour, and we have full confidence that these players will make South Africa proud.”
SASCOC President, Barry Hendricks
SA Hockey Vice President Lwandile Simelane expressed gratitude to the sponsors who have made this campaign possible and encouraged the teams to embrace the opportunity ahead.
“Our teams stand on the shoulders of those who believe in South African hockey, and we thank our partners for ensuring our players can compete on the global stage. Now, it’s time for the team to embrace the moment and make history.”
SA Hockey Vice President, Lwandile Simelane
With the tournament fast approaching, women’s captain Jamie Southgate reaffirmed their commitment to giving their all for their country. Southgate and her team are “ready to shine and compete with pride”. She also emphasised the unity and determination within the squad.
South Africa’s first match of Pool B will be against Thailand on the opening day of the World Cup.
South Africa’s Pool B Fixtures at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia from 3 – 9 February, 2025
Monday, 3 February- 12:00pm: South Africa vs Thailand
Tuesday, 4 February – 1:30pm: South Africa vs Austria
Thursday, 6 February – 10:50am: South Africa vs Poland
Spar SA Indoor Hockey Women’s Squad for the 2025 FIH Indoor World Cup in Croatia (Name and Caps)
Laiken Brisset 26
Laylaa Davids 8
Daniella de Oliveira 37
Kayla de Waal 50
Cailynn den Bakker 14
Tegan Fourie 71
Cheree Greyvenstein 70
Malikah Hamza 20
Jessica Lardant 66
Edith Molikoe 69
Sarah Paget 14
Jamie Southgate 95
Original Copy: Hockey SA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The SA Indoor Women’s team embarks on their journey to the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup which takes place in Croatia, from Monday 3 to Sunday 9 February, 2025. Photo: Karl Seebach
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