Darren Smith (field hockey)
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Darren Campbell Smith (born November 14, 1973 in Napier) is a field hockey player from New Zealand, who earned his first cap for the national team, nicknamed The Black Sticks, in 1995 against Spain.
He is the Kiwi's vice-captain and a highly experienced midfielder, who has played over 160 games for NZ. He played at two Commonwealth Games, in 1998 and 2002, winning a silver medal at the latter. His career further spans two World Cups. Smith resides in Auckland, plays club hockey for North Harbour and is working as a development manager.
[edit] International Senior Tournaments
- 1995 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
- 1998 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
- 1998 – Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
- 1998 – 1998 Men's Hockey World Cup, Utrecht
- 1999 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
- 2000 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Osaka
- 2002 – 2002 Men's Hockey World Cup, Kuala Lumpur
- 2002 – Commonwealth Games, Manchester
- 2003 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
- 2003 – Champions Challenge
- 2004 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Madrid
- 2004 – Champions Trophy, Lahore
- 2005 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Kuala Lumpur
- 2006 – Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
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