South Africa men's national indoor hockey team
The South Africa men's national indoor hockey team represents South Africa at international indoor hockey matches and tournaments.[3]
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| Nickname | BlitzStoks[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Association | South African Hockey Association |
| Confederation | AfHF (Africa) |
| Coach | Justin Rosenberg |
| Captain | Jethro Eustice |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 2003) |
| Best result | 6 (2023) |
| Indoor Africa Cup | |
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2017) |
| Best result | 1 (2017, 2021) |
Medal record | |
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The team's nickname, "BlitzStoks", is derived from "blitz" an Afrikaans word meaning lightning, and the "sticks" of the South African hockey team.
Tournament history
Current squad
Squad for the 2023 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.[5]
Head coach: Justin Rosenberg
- Anton van Loggerenberg (GK)
- Mustapha Cassiem
- Justin Domleo
- Dayaan Cassiem
- Lungani Gabela
- Keegan Hezlett
- Daniel Sibbald
- Chad Futcher
- Ryan Julius
- Jethro Eustice (Captain)
- Bongumusa Mngoma (GK)
- Aiden Tun
See also
References
- "Mustapha magic as BlitzStoks triumph". SuperSport.
- Taylor, Compiled by Craig. "Mustapha's magic wand sinks Argentina". Sport News24.
- "SA Men's Indoor Hockey Categories". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- Mjikeliso, Sibusiso. "History made as SA women advance into Indoor Hockey World Cup semis, SA men bow out". News24 Sport. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- "Blend of Youth and Experience the cornerstone of the SA Hockey Men Squad for the FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup 2023 | SA Hockey Association".
External links
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