Commonwealth and European medal winner, Jo Pinner, have announced her decision to retire from international hockey.
Pinner made her international debut for England against South Africa during the Investec Cup 2013 and would make 47 performances during her career in an England shirt.
Pinner first appeared in a large international tournament during the Eurohockey championships 2017 and led England to a bronze medal. Pinner played in all five games during the tournament and scored one of her six international career goals in an important 2-0 win over Scotland to reach the semi-final.
The 34-year-old participated in two more Eurohockey championships (2019 and 2021) and played in all 15 matches of England in the three tournaments.
Pinner also played an instrumental role during the Bronze Medal-winning campaign of England 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast and played in all six games.
After he impressed England, Pinner made her GB debut in a test match against Argentina in 2018 and would continue with 32 caps in general for GB.
Pinner played in four campaigns of the FIH Hockey Pro League for England and GB since the inaugural season in 2019 and recently made her last two international performances during the 2024/25 season in India after his return to the international stage for the first time since she had a baby international as GBMAN Pinner, and and and made a George Pinner.
Pinner still plays hockey at club level and recently helped with the lecture of the title 2024/25 English Hockey League, their first since 2013.
At her retirement, Pinner said: “It now feels like the right time to make way for the next generation of players, while I am looking forward to spending more time with my family and enjoying all the moments that have to do in the coming moments while I see how my 2-year-old grows up. It is a rare privilege to get away from your own terms and conditions of this to your own conditions of this. years.
“For the past 12 years, the most challenging of my life has been, but also the most rewarding. I feel incredibly happy that I have had the opportunity to represent England and Great -Britain on so many occasions, and I have always strived to give my everything. I am enormously thanks to the staff and my teammates who pushed me.
“Highlights of the career include medaling at the European Championships 2017 and the Commonwealth Games 2018, competing at the Home World Cup 2018 and my first covered game as a mother play earlier this year – more than three years after being the international game. But without a doubt the most special moments that have been shared with my family, played with the Hanging with the Having, played with the Having with the Having, who played with the Highing with the Highing with the Heat, who played with the High, who played with the High with the High, who played with the High with the High, who have played with the High with the High, who have played with the High with the High with the High, with the High, who have been with the High, who have been with the High with the High, who played with the High with the High, with the High, who have been with the High with the High. Lean on those who are there because of the highs and lows as much as they do.
“I am every coach and manager who is part of my travel-han guidance over the years, faith and dedication have shaped me both on and next to the field. Every journey starts somewhere, and I will always be grateful for Trevor Chandler, who introduced me for the first time. Coached on the world’s theater one day.”
Bobby Crutchley from England and GB Hockey Performance Performance, said: “Jo has been an excellent and dedicated member of our team for more than a decade and played a key role in the success of the team over the years. Her positive prospect and work ethics were inspiring for everyone around her.
“She was part of our medal extraction teams on the Eurohockey Championships 2017 and the Commonwealth Games 2018 and she was the first member of our team that became a mother. It was inspiring to return to full training and pride to represent England in India this spring, which marked her first international appearance since the birth of her son.
“We are incredibly proud that we are part of Jo’s journey. On behalf of everyone, I want to wish her every success in the next chapter, and we look forward to seeing everything she will achieve.”
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