Olympics: Mixed gender on field umpiring for the very first time at an Olympic Games!

olympics mixed gender on field umpiring for the very first time at an olympic games 66a7d1444326e - Olympics: Mixed gender on field umpiring for the very first time at an Olympic Games! - True to its resolute policy for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that, for the first time in its Olympic history, mixed gender on-field umpiring teams will be officiating in some matches at the Paris 2024 Olympic hockey tournaments. 

True to its resolute policy for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that, for the first time in its Olympic history, mixed gender on-field umpiring teams will be officiating in some matches at the Paris 2024 Olympic hockey tournaments.  Whilst mixed gender umpiring has become a regular […]

Olympics: Proud Irishman Harte thrilled to return to Olympic stage

olympics proud irishman harte thrilled to return to olympic stage 66a4fa6b00b39 - Olympics: Proud Irishman Harte thrilled to return to Olympic stage - The return of Ireland’s men’s hockey team to the Olympic stage certainly proved to be an emotional experience for goalkeeper David Harte. 

The return of Ireland’s men’s hockey team to the Olympic stage certainly proved to be an emotional experience for goalkeeper David Harte.  The towering shot-stopper – named FIH Hockey Stars Goalkeeper of the Year both in 2015 and 2016 – was overcome with emotion ahead of his team’s Pool B clash against reigning Olympic champions Belgium, with […]

Olympics: We want to show the whole world how China plays hockey – Ou Zixia

olympics we want to show the whole world how china plays hockey ou - Olympics: We want to show the whole world how China plays hockey – Ou Zixia - Sixteen years ago, China’s women achieved their greatest Olympic hockey feat when they claimed the silver medal on home soil at the Beijing 2008 Games. 

Sixteen years ago, China’s women achieved their greatest Olympic hockey feat when they claimed the silver medal on home soil at the Beijing 2008 Games.  While celebrated players such as Ma Yibo and Fu Baorong have long since retired, there are clear signs that China are on the rise and that the current generation are […]

Olympics: Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s Pool B Preview

olympics hockey at paris 2024 mens pool b preview 66a2030d5f1bb - Olympics: Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s Pool B Preview - The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can claim the gold medal at the end of the Games. 

The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can claim the gold […]

Olympics: Hockey at Paris 2024: Women’s Pool B Preview

olympics hockey at paris 2024 womens pool b preview 66a0b18eca3ef - Olympics: Hockey at Paris 2024: Women’s Pool B Preview - The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can claim the gold medal at the end of the Games. 

The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can claim the gold […]

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