SA hockey team back home

Kempton Park - The South African men's hockey team was greeted by a small crowd at OR Tambo International airport on Tuesday on its return from Japan, having qualified for the London Olympics.

The SA team won their Olympic qualifier tournament on Sunday, beating hosts Japan 2-1 in the final in Kakamigahara. South Africa finished the tournament as the only unbeaten team in six matches.

According to strict SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee requirements, the team had to win the tournament to qualify for the Olympics.