Hannah French recovers in time for women's Hockey World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Hannah French, an England hockey player, has returned from an ACL injury to join the national team for the women's Hockey World Cup starting on August 16 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Recovering faster than expected, French underwent intensive rehabilitation after her injury last November. She expressed gratitude for the medical team’s support, acknowledging the challenging journey. England, currently ranked seventh in the world, will play in a pool with China, India, and South Africa.
- •Hannah French credited medical staff for her recovery from ACL injury.
- •She is set to play in her third women's Hockey World Cup.
- •England ranked seventh will face China, India, and South Africa in pool play.
- •French aims to contribute with a blend of experience and fresh talent.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff
- 1:13 PMBBC Sport — World Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff
"England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next month's women's Hockey World Cup.
"England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next month's women's Hockey World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:13 PMWorld Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff
England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next month's women's Hockey World Cup.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 1:13 PMWorld Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff
England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next month's women's Hockey World Cup.
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