20 Nov, 2024 On World Children’s Day 2024, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is proud to highlight its commitment to empowering young girls through the Body Confident Sport program. Launched during the 49th Statutory Congress of the FIH earlier this month, this initiative aligns with the 2024 theme, “Listen to the Future,” emphasizing the importance
18 Nov, 2024 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is thrilled to announce that Walcz, Poland, will host the inaugural edition of the women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, from 16 to 22 June 2025. This exciting tournament marks the first-ever FIH event to be held in the Polish city, adding a new chapter to Poland’s
12 Nov, 2024 Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 (men) will be staged in Muscat, Oman next year (17-23 February 2025). This new event will give the opportunity for 8 more nations – ie, the national teams ranked after
11 Nov, 2024 On the occasion of its 49th Statutory Congress, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced the launch of its Women in Hockey Empowerment Project — a transformative platform designed to uplift and engage female players, coaches, officials, and leaders in the sport. This initiative aims to: Identify, analyze, and address issues of inequality
09 Nov, 2024 Convening today in Muscat, Oman, the FIH Congress has decided to (re)introduce the Vice-President role. Meeting immediately after the Congress, the Executive Board (EB) has appointed EuroHockey President Marcos Hofmann and PAHF President Alberto “Coco” Budeisky to take on this major responsibility. Commenting on the appointments, President Tayyab Ikram said: “I’m really
Based on consultation with / approval of the FIH aiming at portraying Africa’s young talents in the Junior World Cup qualifiers to select the top 3 nations per gender to qualify to the Junior World Cups scheduled for December 2025, and after discussions among 24 National Associations at the AfHF Forum held on 7 Nov.
09 Nov, 2024 On the occasion of the 49th FIH Statutory Congress taking place in Muscat, Oman, on 9 November 2024, Tayyab Ikram was re-elected as FIH President. Reacting to his re-election, he said: “My heart is full of gratitude for the trust you’ve placed in me. Many of you have told me that a
08 Nov, 2024 Following a vote by an Expert Panel, National Associations – represented by their respective national teams’ captains and coaches – fans and media, Yibbi Jansen (Netherlands) and Harmanpreet Singh (India) have been awarded the FIH Players of the year 2024 during the gala night of the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Oman!
21 Oct, 2024 As part of their first in-person global gathering since the 2018 Congress, the delegates of the 49th FIH Statutory Congress to be held in Oman (7-9 November) have been invited by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and its President Tayyab Ikram to reflect and debate about key matters to grow hockey. The
18 Oct, 2024 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that the winners of the FIH Hockey Stars Awards will be revealed at the FIH Centennial Gala taking place on 8 November in Muscat, Oman, on the occasion of the 49th FIH Statutory Congress. All winners – FIH Players, Goalkeepers, Rising Stars, Coaches
