South Africa men's national indoor hockey team

The South Africa men's national indoor hockey team represents South Africa at international indoor hockey matches and tournaments.^[3]

South Africa

Nickname	BlitzStoks
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 Indoor Africa Cup 2014 Windhoek 2017 Swakopmund 2021 Durban 2024 Swakopmund

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

Indoor Africa Cup

• 2014 –
• 2017 –
• 2021 –
• 2024 –

Indoor Hockey World Cup

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

Nkosi Cup

• 2023 – ^[7]
• 2024 –

Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup

• 2023 – ^[8]

Current squad

Squad for the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.^[9]

Head coach: Justin Rosenberg

1. Anton van Loggerenberg (GK)
2. Mustapha Cassiem
5. Justin Domleo
6. Hans Neethling
7. Dayaan Cassiem (C)
10. Keegan Hezlett
13. Litha Kraai
16. Dalpiarro Langford
17. Rusten Abrahams
21. Jethro Eustice
25. Leruo Ditlhakanyane
30. Cullin de Jager (GK)

See also

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

References

1. "South African Hockey Extends Justin Rosenberg's Contract as Head Coach of the Indoor Men's Team". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
2. @blitzstoks (12 November 2024). "We are excited to introduce our Captain and Vice-Captain for the SA Indoor Men's team" – via Instagram.
3. "SA Men's Indoor Hockey Categories". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
4. "Mustapha magic as BlitzStoks triumph". SuperSport.
5. Taylor, Compiled by Craig. "Mustapha's magic wand sinks Argentina". Sport News24.
6. Mjikeliso, Sibusiso. "History made as SA women advance into Indoor Hockey World Cup semis, SA men bow out". News24 Sport. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
7. "Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup – Super South Africa secure thrilling gold". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
8. "South Africa edged out on a shootout by Namibia in Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
9. "South African Hockey Names Indoor Men's Squad for FIH Indoor World Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 17 September 2024.

External links

• Official