South Africa men's national indoor hockey team
Appearance
Nickname | BlitzStoks |
---|---|
Association | South African Hockey Association |
Confederation | AfHF (Africa) |
Coach | Justin Rosenberg[1] |
Captain | Dayaan Cassiem[2] |
World Cup | |
Appearances | 5 (first in 2003) |
Best result | 6 (2023) |
Indoor Africa Cup | |
Appearances | 4 (first in 2014) |
Best result | 1 (2017, 2021) |
The South Africa men's national indoor hockey team represents South Africa at international indoor hockey matches and tournaments.[3]
The team's nickname, "BlitzStoks", is derived from "blitz" an Afrikaans word meaning lightning, and the "sticks" of the South African hockey team.[4][5]
Tournament history
[edit]- 2003 – 10th place
- 2007 – 11th place
- 2015 – 11th place
- 2018 – 11th place
- 2023 – 6th place[6]
- 2025 – Q
Nkosi Cup
[edit]Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup
[edit]- 2023 – [9]
Current squad
[edit]Squad for the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.[10]
Head coach: Justin Rosenberg
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "South African Hockey Extends Justin Rosenberg's Contract as Head Coach of the Indoor Men's Team". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ @blitzstoks (12 November 2024). "We are excited to introduce our Captain and Vice-Captain for the SA Indoor Men's team" – via Instagram.
- ^ "SA Men's Indoor Hockey Categories". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Mustapha magic as BlitzStoks triumph". SuperSport.
- ^ Taylor, Compiled by Craig. "Mustapha's magic wand sinks Argentina". Sport News24.
- ^ Mjikeliso, Sibusiso. "History made as SA women advance into Indoor Hockey World Cup semis, SA men bow out". News24 Sport. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ "Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup – Super South Africa secure thrilling gold". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Get Ready for the 2024 Nkosi Cup!". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "South Africa edged out on a shootout by Namibia in Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "South African Hockey Names Indoor Men's Squad for FIH Indoor World Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 17 September 2024.