Paige Brooks from Sunderland has been selected to represent Team GB Lionesses at the Legends Ball Hockey World Championships 2026, taking place in Slovakia this summer.
The selection marks a significant milestone for Paige, a head nurse at mydentist Avalon House, who will compete on the international stage against elite teams including the USA and Canada. The tournament will be televised, providing unprecedented global exposure for women’s ball hockey.
Where it all began
Paige’s path to international competition began through a chance introduction to ball hockey from a friend. Already an accomplished ice hockey player for a local team, she decided to try a session and quickly fell in love with the sport. Since then, she has balanced both disciplines while maintaining her nursing role at mydentist Avalon House.
Overcoming adversity
Paige’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. Last year, she suffered a torn ACL, which sidelined her for six months. However, through physiotherapy and sheer determination, she made a full recovery and returned to both sports stronger than before. Her resilience was rewarded when she was named assistant captain of her ice hockey team, a role she holds alongside her nursing responsibilities.
Paige comments: ‘It’s a huge honour and a privilege to represent Great Britain. It’s something I’m incredibly proud of. But it hasn’t been without its challenges – I’ve had to overcome my ACL injury, but with physiotherapy and determination, I have been…
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