AHF: Chile to host 2025 Women’s Junior World Cup

Chile’s capital city, Santiago, will host the 11th edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup next year*, as revealed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) today. The South American nation has become a true cradle for rising stars, hosting this event for the fourth time. Moreover, much to the delight of the hockey […]

AHF: We are all #MadeForHockey!

On the occasion of the FIH Diversity and Inclusion Day (30 November 2024), the global hockey community is invited to reinforce its commitment to some of the most important values in sport, and society. The third edition of this yearly Day reminds us how essential these values are to our sport and its community. Quite […]

AHF: ACCC – 35th Men & 26th Women Hosting Contracts Signed

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AHF: Hockey’s first ever participation in Olympic Solidarity Youth Athlete Development Programme

The International Hockey Federation (FIH), with the support of Olympic Solidarity, the Asian Hockey Federation, the Malaysian National Olympic Committee, the Malaysian Hockey Confederation and the Raja Ashman Shah Hockey Academy will be delivering the FIH World Youth Hockey5s Festival from 16-21 December 2024 in Ipoh, Malaysia. The project, made possible through the Olympic Solidarity […]

AHF: FIH Celebrates World Children’s Day with the Body Confident Sport program

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 of hearing and […]

AHF: Wałcz, Poland to Host Inaugural Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2

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 growing presence in […]

AHF: Oman to host inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 (Men)

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 those involved in […]

AHF: FIH joins Laureus Sport for Good to help change the sport experience for girls through Body Confident Sport coaching tool co-created by Nike and Dove

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 across all levels […]

AHF: Marcos Hofmann and Alberto “Coco” Budeisky elected FIH Vice-Presidents

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 […]

AHF: 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. […]