Jack Pritchard (field hockey)

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Jack Pritchard
Personal information
Born (1993-08-14) 14 August 1993 (age 31)
Exeter, Devon, England
Playing position Forward
Senior career
YearsTeam
2011–2025 Cardiff & Met
National team
YearsTeamCapsGoals
2021– Wales 39
Medal record
Representing Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
European Championship II
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Lousada Team

Jack David Pritchard (born 14 August 1993) is a Welsh field hockey player who has represented Wales. In 2025, he won a gold medal at the European Championship II.

Biography

Pritchard studied at Cardiff Metropolitan University [1] and in 2011, joined and played club hockey for Cardiff & Met Hockey Club in the Men's England Hockey League. [2] He made his Welsh debut against Malaysia in October 2021. [2] He plays as a forward. [3]

Pritchard was also part of the Welsh team that qualified for the 2023 World Cup, which was the first time in their history that Wales had appeared in the world Cup. [4] Additionally he was part of the Welsh team that played at the 2023 Men's EuroHockey Championship. [5]

In 2025, he helped Wales win the gold medal at the European Championship II, defeating Ireland in the final. [6] [7]

Pritchard became captain of Cardiff & Met and works for the Glamorgan County Cricket Club as a Finance Officer. [2]

References

  1. "Cardiff Met players and staff representing Hockey Wales in the EuroHockey Championship Qualifiers". Cardiff Met.ac.uk. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jack Pritchard". Hockey Wales. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  3. "Pritchard double sinks Grange in Europe". Edinburgh Reporter. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  4. "2023 World Cup in India highlights Wales' international student offer3 Eurohockey Championships". Study in Wales.ac.uk. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  5. "Wales Men Win Euro Qualifiers To Secure Sport At 2023 Eurohockey Championships". Hockey Wales. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  6. "Wales men beat Ireland in EuroHockey II final shootout". FBBC Sport. 2 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. "EuroHockey Championship II 2025 Men". FIH. Retrieved 7 August 2025.