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  •   Home > News > Sports > Hockey

    Three young guns have been selected in the Black Sticks women's hockey side bound for Tokyo

    Three young guns have been selected in the Black Sticks women's hockey side bound for Tokyo


    Midfielder Katie Doar , and strikers Olivia Shannon and Hope Ralph will make their Olympic debuts.

    Skipper Stacey Michelson says the excitement of the youngsters is rubbing off on the experienced players.



    In the men's side, under 21 player of the year Sean Findlay has been selected, with only four Black Sticks caps to his name.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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