Ireland's World Cup hopes alive after win over NZ
Ireland's women looked no further than the success of the country’s athletes and swimmers over the past 10 days to inspire them to a first Hockey World Cup pool win in eight years.
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Notable Quotes
"It's been unbelievable. This squad is sports-mad, so we've been cheering on every evening, watching how unbelievable it's been."
— Roisin Upton , Athlete
"I think one of the most special things about Irish sport being so small sometimes is that we know those athletes personally."
— Roisin Upton , Athlete
"It doesn't get much better. As soon as the groups were announced, my first thought, you want to be in the same group as the host nation."
— Katie Mullan , Athlete
Key People
Emelia Surridge is a player for the New Zealand women's field hockey team, known as the Black Sticks.
Katie Doar is an athlete playing for the New Zealand women's field hockey team.
Katie Mullan is an Irish field hockey player and captain of the national team.
Niamh Carey is an Irish field hockey player recognized for her contributions to the national team's success.
Roisin Upton is an Irish field hockey player known for her strong performances in international competitions.
Sarah Hawkshaw is an Irish field hockey player and captain of the national team.
Sarah McAuley is an Irish field hockey player, recognized for her outstanding performance in international competitions.
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Ireland's women looked no further than the success of the country’s athletes and swimmers over the past 10 days to inspire them to a first Hockey World Cup pool win in eight years.
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