Another hockey World Cup is taking place just a short drive from the Kyocera Stadium: the FIH Masters for 40+, 45+, 50+ and 55+-teams. Rotterdam hockey club – one of the biggest in the Netherlands – is hosting the event and no less than 74 teams from 21 countries are taking part.
The tournament runs until June 13 and will involve 260 matches. Despite the sunshine and the informal atmosphere, each match is keenly contested.
“That was one of the reasons for me to take part,” says Michael Blaschke, who is representing Germany in the 40+ event. “It should not just be about having fun and drinking. When we are on the pitch we go all out to win. I’m also enjoying the fact so many different countries are involved.”
