South Africa men's national indoor hockey team

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South Africa
Flag of South Africa.svg
NicknameBlitzStoks
Association South African Hockey Association
Confederation AfHF (Africa)
CoachJustin Rosenberg [1]
Captain Dayaan Cassiem [2]
World Cup
Appearances6 (first in 2003 )
Best resultBronze medal world centered-2.svg (2025)
Indoor Africa Cup
Appearances4 (first in 2014)
Best resultGold medal africa.svg 1 (2014 ,2017, 2021)
Medal record
Indoor Africa Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Windhoek
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Swakopmund
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Durban
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Swakopmund

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

Contents

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

See also

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.
  3. ↑ "SA Men's Indoor Hockey Categories". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  4. ↑ "Mustapha magic as BlitzStoks triumph". SuperSport.
  5. ↑ Taylor, Compiled by Craig. "Mustapha's magic wand sinks Argentina". Sport News24.
  6. ↑ Mjikeliso, Sibusiso. "History made as SA women advance into Indoor Hockey World Cup semis, SA men bow out". News24 Sport. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  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.
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