Two prominent figures in South African women’s hockey have retired after participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team SA. Known for their leadership and positive impact, they were also notable for their involvement with fans and the media.
Two more giants of the SA women’s hockey scene have announced their retirement after representing Team SA at the 2024 Paris Olympics .Two more giants of the SA women’s hockey scene have announced their retirement after representing Team SA at the 2024 Paris Olympics . Image: Team SA websiteChristie was an undoubted leader on and off the field, with a quirky personality that often saw her joining the Gwijo Squad or leading the war cries.
She added a second World Cup and a second Commonwealth Games in 2022. She reached her 100-cap milestone against France before heading to Paris for her second Olympic Games.Lombard brought energy, pace, and an uncanny ability to find the back of the net throughout her international career. Their contributions to the game, on and off the field, will leave a lasting legacy. We thank them both for their incredible service and wish them all the best as they move into the next chapters of their lives. They will always be part of the SA Hockey family.”World champion Max Verstappen has been stripped of pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix for impeding Mercedes’ George Russell in qualifying.
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