South Africa men's national indoor hockey team

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South Africa
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NicknameBlitzStoks
Association South African Hockey Association
Confederation AfHF (Africa)
CoachJustin Rosenberg [1]
Captain Jethro Eustice
World Cup
Appearances5 (first in 2003 )
Best result6 (2023)
Indoor Africa Cup
Appearances2 (first in 2017)
Best result1 (2017, 2021)

The South Africa men's national indoor hockey team represents South Africa at international indoor hockey matches and tournaments. [2]

Contents

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

Indoor Africa Cup

Indoor Hockey World Cup

Nkosi Cup

Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup

Current squad

Squad for the 2023 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup. [8]

Head coach: Justin Rosenberg

  1. Anton van Loggerenberg (GK)
  2. Mustapha Cassiem
  3. Justin Domleo
  4. Dayaan Cassiem
  5. Lungani Gabela
  6. Keegan Hezlett
  7. Daniel Sibbald
  8. Chad Futcher
  9. Ryan Julius
  10. Jethro Eustice (Captain)
  11. Bongumusa Mngoma (GK)
  12. Aiden Tun

See also

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References

  1. "South African Hockey Extends Justin Rosenberg's Contract as Head Coach of the Indoor Men's Team". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  2. "SA Men's Indoor Hockey Categories". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  3. "Mustapha magic as BlitzStoks triumph". SuperSport.
  4. Taylor, Compiled by Craig. "Mustapha's magic wand sinks Argentina". Sport News24.
  5. Mjikeliso, Sibusiso. "History made as SA women advance into Indoor Hockey World Cup semis, SA men bow out". News24 Sport. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  6. "Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup – Super South Africa secure thrilling gold". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  7. "South Africa edged out on a shootout by Namibia in Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  8. "Blend of Youth and Experience the cornerstone of the SA Hockey Men Squad for the FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup 2023 | SA Hockey Association".