American Amanda Golini fights with Germany’s Anne Schroder during the FIH Pro League Women’s match between United States and Germany at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on June 5, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

A step-by-step plan for the hockey competition during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Athletes to watch

Yibbi Jansen, Netherlands: With three-time gold medallist Lidewij Welten gone, the Dutch favourites are banking on the next generation of talent to help them chase back-to-back Olympic titles. Jansen leads that group, having scored 60 goals for the national team at the age of 24.