South Africa men's national indoor hockey team
| Nickname | BlitzStoks | |||||||||||||||||
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| Association | South African Hockey Association | |||||||||||||||||
| Confederation | AfHF (Africa) | |||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Justin Rosenberg[1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Captain | Dayaan Cassiem[2] | |||||||||||||||||
| World Cup | ||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 6 (first in 2003) | |||||||||||||||||
| Best result | (2025) | |||||||||||||||||
| Indoor Africa Cup | ||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 4 (first in 2014) | |||||||||||||||||
| Best result | 1 (2014 ,2017, 2021) | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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The South Africa men's national indoor hockey team represents South Africa at international indoor hockey matches and tournaments.[3]
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
Nkosi Cup
Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup
- 2023 – [8]
Current squad
Squad for the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.[9]
Head coach: Justin Rosenberg
- Anton van Loggerenberg (GK)
- Mustapha Cassiem
- Justin Domleo
- Hans Neethling
- Dayaan Cassiem (C)
- Keegan Hezlett
- Litha Kraai
- Dalpiarro Langford
- Rusten Abrahams
- Jethro Eustice
- Leruo Ditlhakanyane
- Cullin de Jager (GK)
See also
References
- ^ "South African Hockey Extends Justin Rosenberg's Contract as Head Coach of the Indoor Men's Team". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ @blitzstoks; (12 November 2024). "We are excited to introduce our Captain and Vice-Captain for the SA Indoor Men's team" – via Instagram.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "South African Hockey Names Indoor Men's Squad for FIH Indoor World Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 17 September 2024.