Darren Smith (field hockey)

Darren Smith

Personal information
Born	(1973-11-14) 14 November 1973
Medal record Men’s Field Hockey Representing New Zealand Commonwealth Games 2002 Manchester Team Competition

Darren Campbell Smith (born 14 November 1973 in Napier) is a field hockey player from New Zealand, who earned his first cap for the national team, nicknamed The Black Sticks, in 1995 against Spain.

He is the Kiwi's vice-captain and a highly experienced midfielder, who has played over 160 games for NZ. He played at two Commonwealth Games, in 1998 and 2002, winning a silver medal at the latter. His career further spans two World Cups. Smith resides in Auckland, plays club hockey for North Harbour and is working as a development manager.

International senior tournaments

• 1995 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
• 1997 – World Cup Qualifier, Kuala Lumpur
• 1998 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
• 1998 – Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
• 1998 – World Cup, Utrecht
• 1999 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
• 2000 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Osaka
• 2001 – World Cup Qualifier, Edinburgh
• 2002 – 2002 Men's Hockey World Cup, Kuala Lumpur
• 2002 – Commonwealth Games, Manchester
• 2003 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
• 2003 – Champions Challenge
• 2004 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Madrid
• 2004 – Champions Trophy, Lahore
• 2005 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
• 2006 – World Cup Qualifier
• 2006 – Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

References

• sports-reference