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IOC President Kirsty Coventry joins hockey celebration at Dakar 2026

IOC President Kirsty Coventry joins hockey celebration at Dakar 2026

07 Nov, 2026 International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry visited the official hockey venue at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games today, witnessing firsthand the infectious energy and growing excitement surrounding the sport as it takes centre stage on African soil. Taking place at the iconic Place du Souvenir, hockey is making a vibrant […]

Inspiration, Joy, and Legacy: Hockey Focus Day Lights Up Dakar 2026

Inspiration, Joy, and Legacy: Hockey Focus Day Lights Up Dakar 2026

04 Nov, 2026   The vibrant heart of Dakar turned into an electric celebration of youth, sport, and heritage today as the official Hockey Focus Day took centre stage at the iconic Place du Souvenir during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Marking a historic milestone as the first Olympic event ever hosted on African […]

More teams progress to Quarter-Finals at YOG 2018

IOC Athletes' Commission Chair and Zimbabwe Olympic Committee Vice-President Kirsty Coventry proved a lucky charm for her team today Photo: FIH

Day four of the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games saw more teams qualify for the Quarter-Finals of the men’s and women’s Hockey5s events in Youth Olympic Park. For all the day 4 results, click here. In the women’s event, Australia, China and Poland qualified from Pool B. Reigning champions China beat fellow qualifiers Australia this […]

Namibia stuns Australia in Buenos Aires

Argentina top Pool A on goal difference Photo: Buenos Aires 2018

Namibia women recorded a famous victory in the second day of play at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games as they defeated Australia 4-3 in a late morning thriller. For all the day 2 results, click here. Captain Kiana-Che Cormack inspired her team with two goals whilst Joane van Rooyen and Taramarie Myburgh also grabbed […]

Stage is set for Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games Hockey5s

5 October 2018 Australia men aim to make it three successive wins China women seek to defend 2014 title Argentina’s Head Coach seeks to repeat double medal success Buenos Aires, Argentina: The men’s and women’s hockey events at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games get underway this Sunday, 7 October, in Argentina’s capital city. […]

Teams confirmed for Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games

August 9, 2018 Hosts Argentina joined by 11 other nations in men’s and women’s events Every continent represented in Hockey5s competition Hockey5s taking place between 7 and 14 October in Youth Olympic Park The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed the 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams that will participate in the Buenos Aires 2018 […]