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. Whilst mixed gender umpiring has become a regular […]
Olympics: Germany’s Mats Grambusch blown away by Yves-du-Manoir’s ‘incredible energy’
The significance of facing the host nation on the opening day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in front of a packed Yves-du-Manoir Hockey Stadium was not lost on Germany captain Mats Grambusch. While the world champions and four times Olympic gold medallists were clear favourites, the electric atmosphere created by the home crowd, particularly […]
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 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
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: Day 1 preview: Men’s competition dominates proceedings on Paris 2024 Olympic opener
The opening day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 promises to be an absolutely thrilling affair, with all 12 men’s teams in action and two high-profile fixtures in the women’s competition set to be played in front of packed crowds at the magnificent Yves-du-Manoir Hockey Stadium. The first six matches of the Paris 2024 Olympic […]
Olympics: Day 1 preview: Men’s competition dominates proceedings on Paris 2024 Olympic opener
The opening day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 promises to be an absolutely thrilling affair, with all 12 men’s teams in action and two high-profile fixtures in the women’s competition set to be played in front of packed crowds at the magnificent Yves-du-Manoir Hockey Stadium. The first six matches of the Paris 2024 Olympic […]
Olympics: Germany’s Micheel feels Olympic magic as start of Paris 2024 nears
With the start of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 less that 24 hours away, the excitement about competing in the greatest sporting spectacle on earth is being felt by all of the athletes lucky enough to be here in the City of Light. It is a feeling very much being experienced by Germany attacker Lena […]
Olympics: Hockey athletes Rocío Sánchez (ARG) and Eddie Ockenden (AUS) chosen as Flag Bearers at Paris 2024
In a historic moment for hockey at the Olympics, Rocio Sanchez and Eddie Ockenden have been chosen to be the flag bearers for Argentina and Australia respectively, at the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024, an honour that not only recognises their exceptional contributions to hockey but also highlights them as symbols of inspiration and dedication […]
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 […]
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 […]
