Rio champion Ansley retires from internationals

Great Britain's double-Olympic medallist Giselle Ansley has announced her retirement from international hockey.

The 32-year-old defender was part of the British team who won gold in Rio in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo five years later.

She also won the Commonwealth Games title with England at Birmingham 2022 and gold at the European Championship in 2015.

Ansley retires with 173 combined caps for Team GB and England having made her international debut in 2013.

She played in all six of Great Britain's matches at Paris 2024 as her side fell at the quarter-final stage, losing to eventual champions the Netherlands.

"It has been the greatest privilege and honour to represent England and GB for the last 11-and-a-half years but now it is time for a new adventure," said Ansley.

"I am excited and terrified all at the same time at what's to come next, but I am proud of the career I have had and look forward to cheering on the team for many years to come."