SA Men’s Squad named for the FIH Hockey Series Final

The South African Hockey Association has today announced the SA Men’s side that will take part in the FIH Hockey Series Final in Bhubaneswar from the 6-15 June 2019. The tournament will be the first under the stewardship of Garreth Ewing with the goal of trying to finish in the top 2 to qualify for the FIH Olympic Qualifiers. South Africa will be in Pool B alongside USA, Mexico and Japan. With India, Poland, Russia and Uzbekistan competing in Pool A. The top team from each pool progresses to the Semi-Finals directly while the teams in 2ndand 3rd play a crossover Quarter Final. Ewing has taken the opportunity to call up a few players who missed out on the 2018 FIH World Cup at the same venue. Siya Nolutshungu returns to the line-up alongside Ryan Julius, Alex Stewart and Matt de Sousa. Matt Brown, who is lethal at penalty corner time, will get the opportunity to earn his first cap for his country. With Rhett Halkett and Julian Hykes having announced their retirement from the International game, there is an opportunity for others to cement their spots in the squad. Tim Drummond will continue to lead the team as captain. “Selection was a tough series of decisions because there were a lot of conversations between the selection panel and me regarding player availability. I am sure that some guys will be thrilled, and some will be disappointed.” Shared Ewing, “I’m happy with the balance of the team and our depth in terms of penalty corner attack. Some players will be in slightly different positional roles which I believe will be mentally stimulating for them. I’m very positive about this group both in terms of its talent and the balance between experience and youthful energy. I believe we will compete well and take a positive step in the team’s process.” South African Men’s Hockey Squad *Caps per FIH Tournament Management System at 08 May 2019, Province is most recently represented province. Fixtures – Hockey Series Final 06 June – South Africa vs. USA 08 June – South Africa vs. Japan 10 June – South Africa vs. Mexico 12 June – Crossovers 14 June – Semi-Finals 15 June – Final Source: Sports24Seven

PRESS RELEASE: New AfHF Sponsor for 2019

AfHF MEDIA RELEASE // April 2019 30 April 2019 Cairo, Egypt: The AfHF has concluded its 1st sponsorship agreement for 2019 with one of the leading major pharmaceutical companies in Egypt, Middle East & Africa area: PHARCO Pharmaceuticals (www.pharco.org). The contract is for one year (2019) with a gentlemen agreement to renew it annually to cover a period of 4 years 2019-2022. ABOUT PHARCO  PHARCO Pharmaceuticals is the mother company of Pharco group, founded by Dr. Hassan Abbas Helmy in 1983. Eight (8) health care companies are operating in the pharmaceutical field for development, manufacturing, marketing, distributing and exporting of a comprehensive array of generics and branded generic drugs under the name of Pharco, along with a rising number of licensed pharmaceutical products. Pharco is the largest manufacturer of pharmaceuticals in the MENA region, focused on research, formulation, manufacturing and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Today Pharco employs over 8,000 employees, and has over 650 Million packs produced in 2017 — ranking as the leader in the Egyptian pharmaceutical market. Pharco also exports to 50+ countries around the world. Pharco works towards one goal which is to provide highly effective and safe pharmaceutical products to patients at an affordable price. Currently Dr. Sherine Hassan Abbas Helmy (Vice President of Pharco Corporation) is leading the organization after spending 30+ years, gaining massive experience from his father, the founder of Pharco, Dr. Hassan Abbas Helmy.  PHARCO has always been actively involved in Social Responsibility projects and sports related development programs. (www.pharco.org/csr.html) PHARCO’s MISSION is to provide safe, effective pharmaceutical products that are affordable and available for every patient all over the globe. PHARCO aims to eradicate Hepatitis C World Wide. africanhepc.com/en/hepC.html africanhepc.com/en/movement.html By 2020: Egypt free of Hepatitis C  By 2025: Africa free of Hepatitis C By 2030: A World free of Hepatitis C Notes to Editors: AfHF Media Contact (info@africahockey.org) About the African Hockey Federation (AfHF): The African Hockey Federation is the governing body for the sport of hockey in the African continent. Founded in 1970, the AfHF today has 25 member National Associations. For more information on the AfHF, visit: www.africahockey.org DOWNLOAD Press Release [ ]