South Africa’s women’s hockey team achieved a landmark victory, defeating Chile 3-2 for their first-ever win at the Hockey World Cup. The hard-fought match saw the South African team rally to secure the historic result. Meanwhile, the South African men's team faced a frustrating draw against Malaysia. Despite a strong performance, a late equaliser from Malaysia prevented them from claiming another win. This mixed result leaves the women celebrating a momentous occasion and the men seeking further victories in the tournament. Both teams continue their World Cup campaigns with hopes of progressing further.