28/09/2023
It’s with sadness that we have learned that Yves Blanc of Douai Hockey Club has passed away. Monsieur Blanc was a leading figure in Ville de Douai municipal sports and president of the hockey club for many, many years. Also a passionate historian, he embraced our 1914-1918 tournament and graciously accepted to become our honorary chair. He will be missed. Le Coquelicot - Following Their Footsteps In this picture, he is with Rodney College Roddy Dakiwi from New Zealand & Poznan, Poland field hockey teams
Opening Ceremony with Monsieur BLANC, the tournament's honorary chairman