Hockey South Africa men’s over 35s won a silver medal at the World Masters Hockey World Cup against England. Next up to host an event in Cape Town this October.
Nottingham, United Kingdom (22 August 2022) – The over 35 men’s hockey team won a silver medal at the World Masters Hockey World Cup for South Africa this weekend. The self-funded team are overjoyed with their success.
The World Masters Hockey World Cup was hosted in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from the 12th of August to the 21st of August, 2022.
Team South Africa took to the field for the final feeling hopeful and very happy to walk away from the event with the silver.
The next leg of the tournament will be taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, this coming October. The event will be for the over 45 men’s and over 55 men’s as well as the over 45 women’s and over 65 women’s tournaments.
“Enjoy the atmosphere, immerse yourself in the wonders of South Africa, but don’t forget the hockey! The hockey facilities are in ideal and very scenic locations, they are of very high quality and will enhance the standard of the tournament.
WMH and our South African Master’s partners are fully confident that the Cape Town tournament will match all our expectations and live long in our memories!” – Glenn Paton, WHM President.
SA men’s hockey has had some really awesome feel-good moments over the last months. During the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the men’s team experienced a beautiful “sportsmanship” moment, again amid an England v South Africa showdown; read that story here. You can find out more about Hockey South Africa via the website here.
Congratulations to the SA Men O/35. Their silver medal at the World Masters Hockey World Cup is the first medal for a South African Mens side in any World Cup! We are proud! pic.twitter.com/Jiq7cRGMB7
— SA Hockey (@SA_Hockey) August 22, 2022
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