Help Tiago da Silveira Bring Gold Back to SA!

Hey Everyone,

You might remember me from my underwater hockey adventures—well, I’m back at it again! This time, I’m gearing up to represent South Africa at the 2025 CMAS World Qualifier in Dordrecht, the very same place where I won gold back in 2011. And guess what? I’m aiming to bring that gold home once more! 🥇

For those who don’t know, underwater hockey is more than just a sport to me—it’s my passion, my community, and my greatest source of personal growth. The sport is unique, challenging, and incredibly fun, and I’ve been dedicated to it for over 15 years. I’ve had the honor of representing South Africa at the junior level since 2009, and my proudest moment was winning gold at the 2011 World Championships in the Netherlands. Now, I have the incredible opportunity to compete with the South African Elite Men’s team at the upcoming World Qualifiers.

However, as with many niche sports, underwater hockey is entirely self-funded. We don’t receive any financial assistance, which means every player...