AHF: Amelia’s Olympic Dream: FIH President Interviews a Future Star
At the FIH Nations Cup 2 in Wałcz, Poland, we met someone who reminded us why we do what we do — Amelia Langer, a passionate young hockey player with a big dream: to represent Poland at the Olympic Games. Amelia, along with 20 young athletes, undertook an 8-hour journey across the country — just […]
AHF: Shootout Drama and Shifting Momentum as Pakistan Clinch Final Against New Zealand on Day 4 of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Malaysia 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland – The first day of a new stage of the Nations Cup did not disappoint as the ranking games added an extra element of risk and reward for each team. Dramatic finishes, huge celebrations and impressive goalscoring sent the tournament into tomorrow’s final games on an exciting high. Wales and Japan opened the […]
South Africa: FIH Nations Cup 2 Campaign Ends as Poland Edge SA in Final Pool Stage Tie
In a result that saw the hosts top the group and eliminate the African champions from the title race, Poland booked their place in the semi-finals of the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over South Africa in Wałcz, on Thursday, 19 June 2025. South Africa entered the clash knowing only […]
AHF: FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup draw on 24 June
The draw of pools for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 will take place at the FIH Office in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 24 June (1pm CEST) in attendance of FIH President Tayyab Ikram. For the first-time ever, 24 teams – an increase of 8 teams compared to the last editions – […]
AHF: Key Victories Shape Semi-Final Race on FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, Day Two
Day two of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 brought another round of enthralling action as teams edged closer to the semi-finals. South Africa came from behind to secure a crucial 3-1 win over Malaysia, Wales got their first win on the board with a composed 2-0 victory against Czechia, France booked their semi-final ticket […]
South Africa: South Africa Claim Decisive Comeback Win over Malaysia at FIH Nations Cup 2
The South African Women’s Hockey Team ignited their FIH Nations Cup campaign with a resilient 3–1 comeback victory over Malaysia in Gniezno, Poland, on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. Despite seeing two penalty strokes saved, the South Africans overturned a half-time deficit to claim all three points and breathe momentum into their tournament. South Africa started […]
AHF: First-ever FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 kicks off with wins for France, Uruguay, and Poland
There were opening-day victories for Poland, France, and Uruguay as the inaugural FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 got underway in Walcz, Poland on Monday, while Italy and Wales kicked things off with a draw. This brand-new tier of the FIH Nations Cup competition provides a structured pathway for developing and emerging teams to eventually […]
South Africa: New Era Begins with a Tough Defeat for SA Women at FIH Nations Cup 2 in Poland
The South African Women’s Hockey Team began their campaign at the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 with a 2-nil loss to Uruguay in a challenging opening encounter in Gniezno, Poland, on Monday, 16 June 2025. While the result was not what the team had hoped for, the occasion marked several important milestones. Hannah Pearce, a […]
AHF: Thundering Comebacks and Fiery Exchanges on Day 1 as the FIH Nations Cup Malaysia 2025 Begins
Under the unpredictable Kuala Lumpur skies, an exhilarating day of hockey opened the Nations Cup Malaysia 2025 with a storm of goals, comebacks and explosive contests that hinted at the fantastic competition that is to come. Twelve final-quarter goals, including five from France in their 6-5 comeback win over Korea, were a mark of the […]
AHF: FIH appoints Mike Joyce as Director General
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce the appointment of Mike Joyce as its new Director General. Joyce had been heading the Education and Development Department of hockey’s world governing body for the last seven years. Himself a hockey player and coach with the English and Swiss Hockey Associations, he brings […]
