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This week on Studio Hockey, hosts Jaspreet Singh and Ernst Baart welcome Belgian hockey legend Elliot Van Strydonck to the show! In this engaging and insightful episode, we go beyond the pitch to explore the multifaceted journey of an Olympic silver medalist and key figure in the rise of Belgian hockey.

A taste of the evolution of Belgian field hockey and Elliot’s pivotal role in it

Reflections on making bold moves late in a sports career—why did Elliot switch clubs at 37?

A peek at Elliot’s journey from youth hockey to the Olympic podium

Honest moments on what happens after reaching the top, and how athletes cope with the “hollow silence” post-triumph

Elliot shares the origins and philosophy behind his podcast “Breakable,” which focuses on mental health, vulnerability, and life after elite sport

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Elliot Van Strydonck: Just Be Kind to Yourself and Enjoy