South African Women's hockey side began their Olympic journey with a 2-1 loss against long-time Southern Hemisphere rivals Australia on Sunday afternoon in Paris.
Team SA has withdrawn both its men's and women's hockey teams from the 13th African Games currently underway in Accra, Ghana, due to the conditions of the playing field.
She may be passionate about her chosen sport, but South African Women's Hockey player Edith Molikoe admits the sport takes a huge toll on the individuals.
SA hockey star Onthatile Zulu states the obvious when she points out how expensive the sport is, but in the context of her newest endorsement, it all makes sense.