South Africa force Argentina all the way in tense Olympic tussle
South Africa continued their Olympic journey with a challenging encounter against world number 2, Argentina. This match marked just the second meeting between the two sides in Olympic history, with Argentina winning their previous clash by a large margin in London. Adding to the challenge for South Africa, their most experienced player, Dirkie Chamberlain, was […]
Thrilling Contest Ends in a Draw: South Africa vs. Great Britain at Paris 2024
As is the way at a tournament, the games come at you thick and fast. Just over 24 hours after South Africa took on the Netherlands in their Paris 2024 opener, they were back taking on former head coach Paul Revington and his Great Britain charges. Great Britain showed their early attacking intent with a […]
South Africa vs Australia: Thrilling Encounter in Women’s Olympic Hockey
Team South Africa began their women’s Olympic journey against long-time Southern Hemisphere rivals Australia on Sunday afternoon in Paris. The South Africans knew the challenge that lay ahead, facing the world number 5, a team they had never scored against in Olympic history, despite three previous meetings. After successfully appealing an early penalty corner, the […]
Mixed gender on field umpiring for the very first time at an Olympic Games!
28 Jul, 2024 True to its resolute policy for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that, for the first time in its Olympic history, mixed gender on-field umpiring teams will be officiating in some matches at the Paris 2024 Olympic hockey tournaments. Whilst mixed gender umpiring has […]
South Africa Battles Hard in Thrilling Paris Olympic Opener Against World Number 1 Netherlands
South Africa embarked on their Paris Olympic journey with an exhilarating opening encounter against the world number 1, the Netherlands, at the magnificent Yves du Manoir Stadium. Despite a brief delay due to a spider cam malfunction, the game commenced with high energy and intensity. The match started off with an early opportunity for the […]
Day 1 preview: Men’s competition dominates proceedings on Paris 2024 Olympic opener
26 Jul, 2024 The opening day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 promises to be an absolutely thrilling affair, with all 12 men’s teams in action and two high-profile fixtures in the women’s competition set to be played in front of packed crowds at the magnificent Yves-du-Manoir Hockey Stadium. The first six matches of the […]
FIH add portrayal guidelines to promote gender equality
25 Jul, 2024 As a further major measure to promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has added portrayal guidelines – inspired by the IOC portrayal guidelines and shared them with the global hockey community. These guidelines shall act as a reference and guide for action for all hockey stakeholders in […]
Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s Pool B Preview
25 Jul, 2024 The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can […]
Hockey at Paris 2024: Women’s Pool B Preview
24 Jul, 2024 The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can […]
Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s Pool A Preview
23 Jul, 2024 The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can […]