Paris hockey preview with Jamie Dwyer
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2. Picks for Paris
3. Surprise teams
4. What it takes to win gold
5. Aerial passes
6. Why are the Dutch women so good/
7. Which players are you excited to watch?
Jamie Dwyer and Polytan/Poligras
A partnership of passion, innovation and growth
Undoubtedly one of the greatest hockey players ever, Jamie Dwyer understands the profound impact that turf can have on a player's control, creativity, speed, and longevity.
From the surfaces of his home club in Queensland to clinching medals at the Olympic Games, Jamie boasts a rich history of training and winning, often on Polytan’s Poligras surfaces.
Continuing his hockey involvement at both National and International levels through his JDH brand of hockey equipment, Jamie champions innovation and the growth of the sport.
With a shared passion for the game and a commitment to innovation to support its growth, Jamie Dwyer has been a long-term ambassador for Polytan and Poligras. Over the years, Jamie has worked with our R&D and manufacturing teams to help us develop new turfs for the Olympic Games - his input has helped make hockey turfs more fluid, multi-directional and better for 3D skills.
You can see Jamie talk about the impact of turf on hockey in the hockey documentary The Surface
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“I am thrilled to be a long-term Polytan & Poligras Ambassador, these brands have been a companion throughout many of my hockey triumphs. Their unwavering commitment to advancing their technology keeps them at the forefront of hockey’s evolution, enabling players to enhance existing skills and forge new ones. I align with their values and passion for the future of hockey and am excited to see what we can achieve together.”
Hockey’s Transformers: Jamie Dwyer
Five-time FIH World Player of the Year Jamie Dwyer played over 350 matches for Australia, scoring over 220 goals and competing at three Olympic Games, three World Cups, three Commonwealth Games and nine Champions Trophy tournaments.
On a scorching 40°C day in Perth, the legendary Australian player shared insights from his remarkable journey as a young hockey enthusiast in Queensland to an international player and successful hockey entrepreneur who has had a profound impact on the game.
One of hockey’s all-time greats
5 x FIH World Player of the Year
Jamie’s career has spanned across three continents playing professional hockey in Australia, India and the Netherlands. He has competed at three Olympic Games, four FIH World Cups and nine Champions Trophies. His impressive list of awards and titles includes multiple Olympic medals, World Cup victories, and prestigious Player of the Year and Hall of Fame Honours.
Career highlights
2021
Inducted into the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame
2014
Gold Medallist, FIH World Cup, The Hague
2012
Bronze Medallist, London Olympic Games
2011
Inducted into the Australian Institute of Sports Best of the Best
2010
Gold Medallist, FIH World Cup, New Delhi
2008
Bronze Medallist, Beijing Olympic Games
2006 onwards
Named in FIH World Team including being named captain multiple times
2005
Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to sport as a gold medalist at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
2004
Gold Medallist, Athen Olympic Games
2004, 2007 & 2009 to 2011
FIH Male Player of the Year
2002
FIH Rising Star of the Year
