SA Men’s Hockey goalkeeper Gowan Jones hopes the national team will play more competitive games in the next four years building up to the 2028 Olympics.
The South African Men’s Hockey team will face defending Olympic champions Belgium in a warm-up friendly match in Antwerp before the start of the Paris Games in July.
Despite financial challenges, SA Men’s Hockey coach Cheslyn Gie is optimistic about his team’s preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games.
The South African men's hockey team lost 5-2 in their final match at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Rourkela on Saturday to end 11th in the 16-team tournament.