South Africa men's national indoor hockey team explained

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

• 2014 –
• 2017 –
• 2021 –
• 2024 –

• 2003 – 10th place
• 2007 – 11th place
• 2015 – 11th place
• 2018 – 11th place
• 2023 – 6th place^[6]
• 2025 – Q

Nkosi Cup

• 2023 – ^[7]
• 2024 – Q^[8]

Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup

• 2023 – ^[9]

Current squad

Squad for the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.^[10]

Head coach: Justin Rosenberg

See also

• South Africa women's national indoor hockey team
• South Africa men's national field hockey team

External links

• Official

Notes and References

1. Web site: South African Hockey Extends Justin Rosenberg's Contract as Head Coach of the Indoor Men's Team . 2023-05-18 . en-US. SA Hockey Association.
2. blitzstoks. DCRku_ntQ66 . We are excited to introduce our Captain and Vice-Captain for the SA Indoor Men’s team . 12 November 2024.
3. Web site: SA Men's Indoor Hockey Categories . 2023-02-14 . SA Hockey Association . en-US.
4. Web site: Mustapha magic as BlitzStoks triumph. SuperSport.
5. Web site: Mustapha's magic wand sinks Argentina. Compiled by Craig. Taylor. Sport News24.
6. Web site: Mjikeliso . Sibusiso . History made as SA women advance into Indoor Hockey World Cup semis, SA men bow out . 2023-02-22 . News24 Sport . en-US.
7. Web site: Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup – Super South Africa secure thrilling gold . 2024-04-26 . en-US. SA Hockey Association.
8. Web site: Get Ready for the 2024 Nkosi Cup! . SA Hockey Association . 2024-11-20 . en-US.
9. Web site: South Africa edged out on a shootout by Namibia in Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup . SA Hockey Association . 2024-04-26 . en-US.
10. Web site: South African Hockey Names Indoor Men’s Squad for FIH Indoor World Cup . SA Hockey Association . 2024-09-17 . en-US.