Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Maddie Hinch reveals depression battle after ‘dreading’ putting on hockey pads

Great Britain star Maddie Hinch has revealed that she was diagnosed for depression last year following the expectations heaped on her to deliver as the world’s best hockey goalkeeper.

Hinch, 32, is in the GB squad ahead of the Pro League games this week in London but admitted that she “dreaded” putting on her pads and was “scared of making mistakes” in the aftermath of Olympic gold.

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