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

Davis Atkin
Personal information
Born (2001-02-17) 17 February 2001 (age 23)
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 place 2022 Canberra Team

Personal life

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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

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Under–21

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

Kookaburras

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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

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  1. ^ "Team Details – Australia". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "ATKIN Davis". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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