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Interview: Meet Katrina Powell, Australia National Women’s Head Coach
Interview: Meet Katrina Powell, Australia National Women’s Head Coach

Triple Olympian Katrina Powell shares her journey from Hockeyroo to Head Coach, opening up on the World Cup prep, the rising post Paris, and why there will be no easy games on hockey’s biggest stage in Belgium -Netherlands 2026.

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InterviewLuc Identity3 September 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero, Poligras Los Angeles 28
Interview: Jack Rhodes, Head of Hockey, Nottingham Trent University
Interview: Jack Rhodes, Head of Hockey, Nottingham Trent University

Former international Jack Rhodes reflects on NTU’s transition to Poligras Paris GT zero turf—highlighting improved performance, reduced injuries, and sustainability gains from a non-irrigated surface that plays consistently year-round.

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InterviewLuc Identity28 August 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero, Poligras Los Angeles 28
Interview: Rico Graf, Project Manager Artificial Turf, Polytan
Interview: Rico Graf, Project Manager Artificial Turf, Polytan

He’s the world’s most experienced hockey turf installer and has laid more than 300 Poligras turfs to date. At the 2025 EuroHockey Championships in Mönchengladbach, Rico Graf reflects on 35+ years shaping the sport’s biggest stages— from Olympic stadiums to World Cups and everywhere in between…

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InterviewLuc Identity21 August 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero, Poligras Los Angeles 28
Interview: Kumar de Silva, Mercantile Hockey Association, Sri Lanka
Interview: Kumar de Silva, Mercantile Hockey Association, Sri Lanka

With a rich cultural history, Sri Lankan hockey is entering a new era. Kumar de Silva reflects on its legacy and explains how new Poligras turfs are sparking fresh ambition. Here’s why it matters…

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InterviewLuc Identity7 August 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero, Poligras Los Angeles 28
New World Cup turf provides significant water savings in New Zealand
New World Cup turf provides significant water savings in New Zealand

Developed for the 2026 FIH World Cup, Otago’s new Poligras Platinum turf has boosted consistency and performance while being more sustainable. Pathway Manager and former Black Stick Hymie Gill shares how it’s positively transforming hockey in Dunedin.

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Matt Herivel29 July 2025
The making of an Olympic hockey turf
The making of an Olympic hockey turf

Developing an Olympic hockey turf takes years of planning, innovation, and collaboration. Polytan’s Paul Kamphuis shares how elite performance, sustainability, and player input will shape the surface for Los Angeles 2028 and beyond.

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Luc Identity11 July 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Los Angeles 28
FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/2025 wraps with a thrilling finish on Poligras turf
FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/2025 wraps with a thrilling finish on Poligras turf

The 2024/25 Pro League concluded in Germany and Belgium having spanned host cities across the world from Amsterdam to Valencia. From Dutch dominance to Spanish surprises relive the action with us here.

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EventsMatt Herivel7 July 2025Trusted & Chosen, FIH Pro League, Poligras Paris GT zero
AstroTurf’s Melissa Vassalotti Twist on America’s green turf trend
AstroTurf’s Melissa Vassalotti Twist on America’s green turf trend

Melissa Vassalotti-Twist champions Astroturf, producer of the field hockey turfs driving sustainability, accessibility, and excitement as the sport eyes growth ahead of LA 2028.

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InterviewLuc Identity27 June 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero, Poligras Los Angeles 28
AstroTurf Renews Partnership with USA Field Hockey
AstroTurf Renews Partnership with USA Field Hockey

AstroTurf has renewed its long-standing partnership with USA Field Hockey to support its mission and help welcome the world’s top teams to LA in 2028.  Hear what USA Field Hockey’s Simon Hoskins and Astroturf’s Melissa Vassalotti-Twist have to say…

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InterviewLuc Identity5 June 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero
LA is the next Olympic Games on Poligras
LA is the next Olympic Games on Poligras

Poligras returns for LA—continuing its Olympic legacy of pushing the game faster, bolder, and greener.

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Luc Identity30 May 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Los Angeles 28
FIH nominates Sport Group to supply LA 2028 hockey turf
FIH nominates Sport Group to supply LA 2028 hockey turf

FIH has nominated Sport Group to supply Poligras turf for LA 2028, ensuring world-class performance, sustainability, and a post-Games legacy that will support the long-term growth of hockey in the USA.

Chosen 12 times since Montreal 1976, hear what the experts say about Sport Group’s latest appointment...

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Dylan Luc du Plessis30 May 2025
Oman and Singapore triumph on Poligras at the AHF Cup 2025
Oman and Singapore triumph on Poligras at the AHF Cup 2025

The 2025 AHF Cup ended in thrilling style in Jakarta, with Oman and Singapore taking top honors. Played on Poligras Tokyo GT, the tournament showcased Asia’s best. Catch the highlights…

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Megan Tidbury6 May 2025
The Asian Hockey Federation Cup 2025 will be played on Poligras
The Asian Hockey Federation Cup 2025 will be played on Poligras

Asia’s finest are ready to battle on Poligras at the Asia Hockey Federation Cup 2025. With blistering pace and national pride driving the quest to confirm continental supremacy, Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium will again ignite with world-class hockey.

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InterviewLuc Identity16 April 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero
‘The best hockey turf in the Netherlands’
‘The best hockey turf in the Netherlands’

Five months after installing two Poligras Paris GT zero turfs, HC Eindhoven President calls the dry turf a game-changer— In this interview, Paul Manders shares player feedback and why he thinks the turf is the “future of hockey”…

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InterviewLuc Identity1 April 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero, Poligras Los Angeles 28
Paris Olympic turf required 63% less water than London 2012
Paris Olympic turf required 63% less water than London 2012

R&D in turf technology has cut Olympic hockey water use with Paris 2024 using 63% less water than London 2012. Read about the turf innovations that are significantly reducing water needs without compromising on performance….

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InterviewLuc Identity21 March 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero, Poligras Los Angeles 28
Scotland claims victory in first-ever FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2
Scotland claims victory in first-ever FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2

Scotland claimed the first-ever FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 title, earning promotion to the 2026 Nations Cup. Held in Oman and aimed at expanding global hockey opportunities, the tournament showcased top emerging nations playing on Polytan’s Poligras Paris GT zero turf.  See the highlights...

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InterviewLuc Identity2 March 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero
AstroTurf presents the 2025 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Annual Convention
AstroTurf presents the 2025 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Annual Convention

After a seven-year hiatus, the Hockey India League (HIL) makes its long-awaited return for the 2024/25 season. We take a look at the teams and talent in store.

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InterviewLuc Identity18 February 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero
Dry turf technology brings game-changing hockey opportunities to Southern Africa
Dry turf technology brings game-changing hockey opportunities to Southern Africa

The installation of three new Poligras Paris GT Zero dry hockey turfs is raising the bar for hockey in Southern Africa, prioritizing water conservation and sustainability whilst providing Olympic standard play.

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InterviewLuc Identity7 January 2025Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero
The wait is over as Hockey India League returns
The wait is over as Hockey India League returns

After a seven-year hiatus, the Hockey India League (HIL) makes its long-awaited return for the 2024/25 season. We take a look at the teams and talent in store.

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InterviewLuc Identity18 December 2024Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero
Northwestern dominates the NCAA Field Hockey Championship
Northwestern dominates the NCAA Field Hockey Championship

The NCAA Field Hockey Final Four brought collegiate hockey heavyweights to the University of Michigan's Phyllis Ocker Field for an epic, and snowy, showdown of skill, grit, and glory. Catch the highlights…

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InterviewLuc Identity10 December 2024Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, Poligras Paris GT zero
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