Davis Atkin

Davis Atkin (born 17 February 2001) is a field hockey player from Australia, who plays as a forward.[1][2]

Davis Atkin
Personal information
Born (2001-02-17) 17 February 2001
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Playing position Midfield
Senior career
Years Team
2022– Canberra Chill
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Australia U–21 3 (0)
2023– Australia 3 (0)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Australia
Junior Oceania Cup
Gold medal – first place2022 CanberraTeam

Personal life

In 2023, Davis Atkin became the first openly gay male field hockey player to compete at an international level.[3][4]

He is a student at the University of Canberra.[5]

Career

Under–21

In 2022, Atkin made his debut for the Australia U–21 team during the Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra.[6][7]

Kookaburras

Following a successful domestic league and junior appearance, Atkin was called into the Kookaburras squad for the first time in 2023.[2] He made his international debut during season three of the FIH Pro League in Rourkela.[7]

References
  1. "Team Details – Australia". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  2. "New look Kookaburras face massive FIH Pro League test". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  3. "Trailblazing gay field hockey player Davis Atkin just got named to Australia's senior national team". outsports.com. Out Sports. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  4. "Meet the First Openly Gay Australian Hockey Player Davis Atkin". instinctmagazine.com. Instinct Magazine. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  5. "DAVIS ATKIN ON HOCKEY, PRIDE & COMING OUT". canberra.edu.au. University of Canberra. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  6. "Canberra hockey players Jay Macdonald and Davis Atkin chosen in Burras under-21s squad". canberratimes.com.au. Canberra Times. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  7. "ATKIN Davis". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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