South Africa men's national indoor hockey team
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| Nickname | BlitzStoks |
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| Association | South African Hockey Association |
| Confederation | AfHF (Africa) |
| Coach | Justin Rosenberg[1] |
| 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 | |
The South Africa men's national indoor hockey team represents South Africa at international indoor hockey matches and tournaments.[2]
The team's nickname, "BlitzStoks", is derived from "blitz" an Afrikaans word meaning lightning, and the "sticks" of the South African hockey team.[3][4]
Tournament history[edit]
Indoor Africa Cup[edit]
Indoor Hockey World Cup[edit]
Nkosi Cup[edit]
- 2023 –
[6]
Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup[edit]
- 2023 –
[7]
Current squad[edit]
Squad for the 2023 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.[8]
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "South Africa edged out on a shootout by Namibia in Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "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[edit]
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