The FIH is bringing the Semi Final leg of the World Hockey League to South Africa in Johannesburg and judging by the other legs from around the world, this promises to be a memorable affair.
The Hockey World League, composed of four rounds and played over two years, shines a spotlight on the sport around the world. Even the smallest hockey-playing nations have the opportunity to write their own chapter in hockey’s history books. Johannesburg provides the perfect stage for their dreams to become reality in what is a crucial event in hockey’s international calendar.
The top teams from Johannesburg will qualify for two of hockey’s showpiece events – the 2017 Hockey World League Finals and the 2018 Hockey World Cups. Teams will also be awarded FIH Hero World Ranking points, which could prove crucial in relation to qualification for future events.
The event itself promises to be family orientated affair with provisions being made around the venue to ensure the fans get premium experience. This being the first event of its kind to hit South Africa and with the locals having shown an appetite minority sports in recent times, the atmosphere should be electric.
One of the stars who will be representing the South African Womens Hockey Team as goalkeeper is Eastern Capes Phumelela Mbande, we sat with her to give us the low down on the upcoming event which starts 8 July 2017.
“This is the first event of its kind to hit our shores, and provides a huge opportunity for the team and players to showcase the skills.” said Mbande (See full interview above)
Find information on Tickets, Venue and schedule here.
