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 Dayaan Cassiem [2]
World Cup
Appearances5 (first in 2003 )
Best result6 (2023)
Indoor Africa Cup
Appearances4 (first in 2014)
Best resultGold medal africa.svg 1 (2014 ,2017, 2021)

The South Africa men's national indoor hockey team represents South Africa at international indoor hockey matches and tournaments. [3]

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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. [4] [5]

Tournament history

Indoor Africa Cup

Indoor Hockey World Cup

Nkosi Cup

Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup

Current squad

Squad for the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup. [9]

Head coach: Justin Rosenberg

  1. Rusten Abrahams
  2. Dayaan Cassiem (C)
  3. Mustapha Cassiem
  4. Cullin de Jager
  5. Lerou Dithakanyane
  6. Justin Domleo
  7. Jethro Eustice
  8. Keegan Hezlett
  9. Litha Kraai
  10. Dalpiarro Langford
  11. Hans Neethling
  12. Anton van Loggerenberg (VC)

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. @blitzstoks (12 November 2024). "We are excited to introduce our Captain and Vice-Captain for the SA Indoor Men's team" via Instagram.
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  7. "Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup – Super South Africa secure thrilling gold". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  8. "South Africa edged out on a shootout by Namibia in Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  9. "South African Hockey Names Indoor Men's Squad for FIH Indoor World Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 17 September 2024.