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Olympic hockey facts and stats: Spies, mothers and family firsts

The Hockey Paper takes a sideways look at the Olympic hockey tournament, with 11 offbeat facts and stats Spy in the campThere were four GBR...

Ayeisha McFerran issues appeal after hockey World Cup medal stolen

Ireland women's goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran has appealed for the return of her World Cup silver medal after it was stolen from her apartment in...

Ireland men continue to test new players ahead of GB clash

Nick Page, a former England under-21 hockey international, has been called up to the Ireland men's squad ahead of next week's matches against Olympics-bound...

Ashley Sessa, 16, joins USA women’s hockey programme

USA women's head coach Anthony Farry has called up Ashley Sessa, just shy of her 17th birthday, to the national team. Sessa, who is set...

Old Sheffield hockey photo yields anecdote from yesteryear

A reader of the Sheffield Star wrote in recently to compliment the above photo taken of the Jessop Saville women's team A Mr Hines wrote...

Alan Forsyth ready to be GB support act but unsure on future

Alan Forsyth says he will be a team motivator and ready for action if called upon at the Tokyo Olympics, but is unsure of...

Noel Barrionuevo set for fourth Olympics with Argentina women

Noel Barrionuevo will make her fourth Olympic hockey appearance next month in Tokyo, joining Argentina women's great Luciana Aymar. Barrionuevo, 37, will be aiming for...

Tokyo Olympic hockey could have 5,000 Japanese fans

The opening match of the Olympic hockey competition could see up to 5,000 local fans attend when Japan men take on Australia at the...