South Africa head back after coming 11th at the FIH Hockey World Cup; Mustapha Cassiem earned the Junior Player of the Tournament award at the closing ceremony.
South Africa (30 January 2023) – The SA Hockey Men’s team that went to represent South Africa at the FIH World Cup, has earned 11th place in the competition. Hard work and dedication saw the men play their hearts out in every match.
The team and the support staff behind them are happy with the achievement. They hope to build on the results of this world cup and come back even stronger for the next one.
It was this hard work and dedication that earned Mustapha Cassiem the Junior Player of the Tournament award during the closing ceremony of the event.
“Congratulations to Mustapha Cassiem who received the Junior Player of the Tournament award at the FIH Hockey World Cup!
Another proudly South African moment on the world stage!” – SA Hockey Men
Bili Ntuli was also honoured during the tournament, earning the player of the match when team SA played against Malaysia.
The South African Hockey Association (SAHA) gave thanks to Hockey India for hosting such an incredible tournament and they thanked the fans both at the venues and from South Africa, for all the support shown to the team.
“As we close the FIH World Cup story for another 4 years, we are filled with Gratitude. Thank you to Hockey India for an incredible tournament and raising hockey to another level! Especially thank you to the fans, whether at the stadiums or from all over the world, you inspire us to reach greater heights!” – SAHA
The excitement for the sport doesn’t end there! South Africa is playing host to the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in February, a first for the African continent! You can find out more about the upcoming world cup via the website here. Twelve countries will be taking part so it is not to be missed!
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