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FIH: November Elections

fih elections - FIH: November Elections - While the fans still celebrate (or mourn) the Netherlands taking a 3rd world cup in a row in women’s hockey… For the more engaged follower of our sport the day after was marked by the resignation of Narinder Batra as FIH president. Batra also resigned from his roles as president of the Indian Olympic Association and his membership of the IOC. He cites personal reasons, which can be translated into the recent court order in Delhi stating he was in the wrong on several accounts that secured his power in the world of sports and the ongoing corruption allegations. The national association of Hockey India is currently run by 3 independent administrators, as ordered by the court, until they manage to run elections and appointments the right way. If they do not get their house in order soon, it might even jeopardise the upcoming men’s world cup in January 2023,

by Ernst Baart – Studio Hockey These next months might prove to be crucial for the future of our sport… While the fans still celebrate (or mourn) the Netherlands taking a 3rd world cup in a row in women’s hockey… For the more engaged follower of our sport the day after was marked by the […]

Alyson Annan: ‘I Don’t Have to Go Back to Orange’

image 14 - Alyson Annan: 'I Don't Have to Go Back to Orange' - 'I will not go into that,' says Alyson Annan, Tuesday evening in Rotterdam. After the Pro League match Netherlands-China (2-1) the question from the media is how she looks back on her break with the Netherlands Women. 'It's not interesting to me. I don't have to go back to that anymore. As the national coach of China, I am working on a very nice project. That's what I'm focusing on now.'

‘I will not go into that,’ says Alyson Annan, Tuesday evening in Rotterdam. After the Pro League match Netherlands-China (2-1) the question from the media is how she looks back on her break with the Netherlands Women. ‘It’s not interesting to me. I don’t have to go back to that anymore. As the national coach […]

FIH: Bids Are In for World Cup 2026

FFU 3889 - FIH: Bids Are In for World Cup 2026 - Lausanne, Switzerland: After completion of the bidding process for hosting the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Cups, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that bids from four continents (Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania), to host either one or both World Cups, have been received.

Nations from four continents bidding for 2026 FIH Hockey World Cups! Lausanne, Switzerland: After completion of the bidding process for hosting the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Cups, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that bids from four continents (Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania), to host either one or […]

Breaking: China Stun Hockey With New Coaching Set Up

Anna China - Breaking: China Stun Hockey With New Coaching Set Up - China have pulled off a tremendous coup by appointing Australian superstar @alysonannan4, as their new Head Coach. Furthermore, it is rumoured that legend Rick Charlesworth will be teaming up with Annan as her number two.

China have pulled off a tremendous coup by appointing Australian superstar @alysonannan4, as their new Head Coach. Furthermore, it is rumoured that legend Rick Charlesworth will be teaming up with Annan as her number two.

Céline Martin-Schmets still dreams of the Paris Games

Celine Martin Schmets - Céline Martin-Schmets still dreams of the Paris Games - With Laurine Delforge who has established herself as one of the best referees in the world for several years (she has thus directed the last 2 Olympic finals), Belgium has a remarkable standard-bearer for our refereeing know-how. But she is no longer the only one to stand out on the international scene. For 3 years, Céline Martin-Schmets (35 years old) has been traveling the 4 corners of the planet and demonstrating that she too has the qualities to impose herself at the highest level. However, everything has not always been easy for the Namuroise. It took him a few years to find his balance and really take off. “My very first international tournament dates back to 2007, in Lithuania. Then I officiated at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010. But looking back, I was not prepared enough for these tournaments. I really didn't know what to expect. Maybe I was a little too young and lacked support. I refereed well but there was a little something missing. At the time, I was very stressed and closed.

After leading several Pro League matches, she will fly south for South Africa, where she will officiate at the U21 World Cup. A new essential step that could lead her, in 2 years, to the Olympic Games. With Laurine Delforge who has established herself as one of the best referees in the world for several years […]

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