South Africa and Egypt Share the Spoils in African Hockey Classic
In one of African hockey’s most fiercely contested rivalries, South Africa and Egypt played out a thrilling 3–3 draw in Ismailia on Monday evening — a result that perfectly reflected the intensity and drama of the occasion. The defending champions made a strong start and opened the scoring through Calvin Davis, who fired a low, […]
South Africa Edge Past Ghana to Stay Perfect at African Cup of Nations
The South African women’s hockey team continued their winning start to the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Ghana in Ismailia on Monday evening. After their emphatic opening win over Egypt, the South Africans knew this clash against the continent’s second-ranked side would be a far sterner test — […]
South Africa Begin African Cup of Nations Campaign with Emphatic Win Over Egypt
The South African women’s hockey team made the perfect start to their 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations campaign, sweeping past hosts Egypt with a commanding 10–0 victory in Ismailia on Sunday. It was a memorable day for Caylin Maree, Jeanri Thomas, and Ane Janse van Vuuren, who all earned their first senior international caps […]
South Africa Open Africa Cup of Nations Campaign with Confident Win Over Kenya
South Africa’s men’s hockey team began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 3–1 victory over Kenya in Ismailia, Egypt, on Sunday afternoon. The opening day of action had seen the South Africans awarded a 5–0 walkover when Zambia failed to honour their fixture on Saturday, but Sunday’s clash against Kenya provided the […]
South African Hockey Sets Sights on Continental Glory at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
South African Hockey is pleased to announce its dual ambitions as both the men’s and women’s national teams prepare to compete at the 12th Men’s and 9th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (ACN) in Ismailia, Egypt. The tournament, running from 11 to 18 October 2025, doubles as the African qualifying event for the 2026 FIH […]
Kenya set for tough start as hockey Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ismailia
The women’s side will open their quest for glory at 1:00 PM EAT, while the men will step onto the pitch later at 9:30 PM. The 2025 Hockey Africa Cup of Nations kicks off today in Ismailia, Egypt, with both Kenya men’s and women’s national teams set to begin their campaigns. The women’s side will […]
First-ever FIH ParaHockey World Cup to take place in 2026
08 Oct, 2025 In addition to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, a historical milestone will happen at the same time and in the same host-countries: the first ever FIH ParaHockey World Cup! Announcing the news at a press conference in Brussels recently, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “I’m so happy that […]
WADA publishes 2026 Prohibited List
08 Oct, 2025 Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 11 September 2025 and enters into force on 1 January 2026. We also publish: the 2026 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes as […]
International Athletes’ Forum 2025 empowers and inspires over 400 athlete representatives
08 Oct, 2025 More than 400 athlete representatives gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland, for the 12th International Athletes’ Forum (IAF). Hosted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC), athlete representatives from 200 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), 54 International Federations (IFs), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Paralympic Committee, Organising Committees for the upcoming […]
Safe Sport Day: the IOC’s commitment to athlete protection
08 Oct, 2025 I’ll never know what I could have achieved,” reflects Gloria Viseras from Spain, as she looks back on a sporting career that bears the weight of something no athlete should have to carry. Viseras was just 15 years old when she stepped onto the floor at the Olympic Games Moscow 1980 – […]