AHF: Grace O’Hanlon (NZL) and Jean-Paul Danneberg (GER) named FIH Goalkeepers of the Year
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce the recipients of the FIH Goalkeepers of the Year 2025 awards: Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Grace O’Hanlon (NZL) Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Jean‑Paul Danneberg (GER) Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year – Grace O’Hanlon (NZL) Grace O’Hanlon delivered a remarkable 2024-25 season between the posts […]
AHF: FIH appoints safeguarding experts for upcoming Junior World Cups
Following the successful experience at the previous FIH Hockey Junior World Cups in 2023, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is proud to announce that this initiative will be reiterated this year. FIH has appointed two experts in this field—Marialoreto Gonzalez (Chile) and Nirmal Kumar (India)—as Safeguarding Officers for the Women’s and Men’s FIH Hockey Junior […]
AHF: FIH joins forces with SPORTFIVE to boost global commercial growth across international hockey
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with leading global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. As part of this partnership, SPORTFIVE will serve as a key Commercial Partner for FIH, supporting FIH’s mission to elevate the sport‘s global visibility and secure brand partnerships across major markets including the Middle East, South […]
AHF: FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2025: vote for the best players of the year!
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that the following 12 top hockey athletes have been shortlisted for the FIH Best Player and the FIH Best Goalkeeper of the Year Awards: FIH Player of the Year Award – Nominees: Women: Xan de Waard (NED), Alix Gerniers (BEL), Li Hong (CHN) Men: Tom Boon […]
AHF: FIH President Tayyab Ikram reflects on the final FIH Executive Board meeting of 2025
FIH President Tayyab Ikram, reflecting on the FIH EB meeting held in Évian-les-Bains, France, on 2-3 November, said: “As we have concluded our final FIH Executive Board meeting of the year, I would like to thank all my colleagues on the FIH EB for their remarkable dedication over the past few days. Thanks to everyone’s […]
AHF: FIH President Tayyab Ikram presents IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach with the FIH Lifetime Achievement Award
At its final Executive Board meeting of the year, held in the picturesque French town of Évian-les-Bains, across the lake from the Olympic capital, Lausanne, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and its President, Tayyab Ikram, presented IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach with the prestigious FIH Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his remarkable impact on […]
AHF: Namibia ready to make their mark in Santiago
The Namibia women’s junior hockey team is gearing up for a historic moment — their debut at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025. With excitement and determination running high, captain Azaylee Philander and coach Cedric Makati shared their thoughts ahead of the tournament. Setting realistic but bold targets For Namibia, […]
AHF: FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025: One Month to Go
The wait is nearly over. In just one month, the world’s most promising Rising Stars of men’s hockey will gather in the heart of south India for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, taking place from 28 November to 10 December 2025 in Chennai and Madurai. This edition will make history […]
AHF: FIH President Tayyab Ikram meets His Excellency Maj. Gen. Topply Mulambo Lubaya to discuss the future of hockey development in Zambia
FIH President Tayyab Ikram met with H.E. Maj. Gen. Topply Mulambo Lubaya, Ambassador of Zambia to Egypt, to discuss the continued growth, development, and infrastructure of hockey in Zambia. The meeting highlighted the importance of Government support for the Zambia Hockey Association, along with joint efforts to promote youth participation through the upcoming FIH World […]
AHF: FIH Opens Bidding Process for 2027 & 2029 FIH Hockey Junior World Cups
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has officially opened the bidding process for hosting the upcoming editions of the FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s Junior World Cups in 2027 and 2029. A key milestone in the development pathway of hockey’s future stars, the FIH Hockey Junior World Cups provide young athletes with the opportunity to make […]
