Miriam Pritchard discusses balancing art and hockey ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:17 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Miriam Pritchard, an Olympic hockey goalkeeper for Team GB, shared insights on her passion for art while preparing for the upcoming Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. Pritchard finds joy in creating art, having received a World Illustration Award in 2022. She emphasized balancing the pressures of athletics with her creative side, taking inspiration from the Lionesses. As she aims to perform confidently on the pitch, Pritchard prepares for the team's opening match against South Africa, calling it a 'tough pool' of competitors, including China and India.
- •Miriam Pritchard speaks about her art ahead of the Hockey World Cup.
- •She cites inspiration from the Lionesses' recent successes.
- •Pritchard sees 2026 as a year of personal growth.
- •England faces South Africa in their tournament opener.
- •The tournament includes strong teams like China and India.
- 6:17 AMYahoo Sports — Olympic hockey goalkeeper on the joy of making art
"Miriam Pritchard describes the "big enjoyment" of creating art when she is off the pitch.
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