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
Marcos Hofmann and Alberto “Coco” Budeisky elected FIH Vice-Presidents
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
Junior Africa Cup [JAC] (Men/Women) 2024 Postponed
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.
Re-elected as FIH President, Tayyab Ikram receives overwhelming support from Congress
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
Yibbi Jansen (NED) and Harmanpreet Singh (IND) named FIH Players of the Year!
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!
Hockey’s global community to talk development at FIH Empowerment and Engagement Forum
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
FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2024: winners to be revealed at FIH Centennial Gala in Oman on 8 November!
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
FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025: Ticket sales begin today!
Lausanne, Switzerland: The FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 promises to be one of the most exciting events in the indoor hockey calendar, bringing together the world’s top teams for a high-paced, action-packed tournament. Set to take place in the historic city of Poreč, Croatia, from 3-9 February, 2025, the event will see elite
FIH wins IOC Climate Action Award 2024!
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that it has won the 2024 IOC Climate Action Award in the International Federation category, as revealed at a ceremony held in New York, USA, on the occasion of UN Climate Week. FIH has been awarded this highly prestigious distinction for its outstanding work