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 delighted that the Congress voted in favour of reintroducing the role of Vice President. This is the right thing to do for an organisation that is committed to good governance.

I would like to congratulate Marcos and Coco for their appointment. With the next Olympics to be staged in Los Angeles in 2028, Coco is perfectly positioned to offer a strong representation of FIH in all LA28 related matters. Being at the helm at the Continental Federation of Europe, where the next FIH Hockey World Cup will be hosted (in the Netherlands and Belgium) in 2026, and thanks also to his professional background, Marcos will play a key role in our global development.

With their experience, knowledge and personalities, I know that both will perfectly fulfill their mission. I very much look forward to working closely with them the way forward.”