FIH: Red Lions start off hot, Indian eves bounce back and Danas held to a draw on Day 2

Another set of compelling games sent the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 racing into their second day of action. Fantastically unpredictable throughout, big names such as the German women were held to a 1-1 draw against Japan, despite beating Chile on the first day. Meanwhile, the Chileans bounced back to fire a convincing six goals […]
FIH: FIH President addresses media ahead of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier in Oman

FIH President Tayyab Ikram addressed the media in Muscat, Oman on his arrival in the city ahead of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers. “The Sultanate of Oman has reached a great milestone by hosting a globally significant hockey tournament. Congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for his leadership in providing a platform for […]
FIH: Goal-fests, Tight Wins, Entertaining Draws: The First Day at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024

The first day of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 saw ten games cover a full spectrum of results across venues in both Ranchi and Valencia. The Spanish women freely scored seven past Malaysia, whilst USA stunned hosts India in a tight 1-0 win. The late downpour of goals from Egypt and Korea’s men in […]
FIH: FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Valencia & Ranchi 2024: what the teams have to say!

With just one day to go till the start of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia and Ranchi, the coaches and captains have spoken to express their expectations from the event and what their teams will be aiming to achieve over the next two weeks. Ranchi, India Janneke Schopman, Head Coach (India) “Playing in […]
FIH: FIH signs agreement with Spring Media for betting live video rights

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that it has engaged in a partnership with Spring Media to offer fans a betting package that includes all FIH events, representing more than 1,300 matches across a four-year cycle. The betting package is the latest addition to the Spring Media’s hockey portfolio. The agency recently […]
FIH: FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024: Pools Preview

The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 are almost upon us. With action starting in Valencia and Ranchi on 13 January, followed by the start of qualifiers in Muscat on 15 January, find out how the first stage of the matches are shaping up in our pool preview below. Please note that Netherlands (men & women), […]
FIH: FIH signs historic partnership with Nike

The International Hockey Federation is delighted to announce that it has signed a four-year partnership with Nike. The partnership includes Nike delivering equipment to officials and umpires, as seen at the recent FIH Hockey Junior World Cups and the first FIH Hockey Pro League mini-tournament of the season. Nike and FIH share the common goal […]
FIH: Oman’s New Hockey Stadium Set to Host Mega Events

Al Amerat facility to stage FIH Hockey5s World Cup and FIH Men’s Olympic Qualifier matches MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has handed over the Oman’s newly-built state-of-the-art hockey stadium located in Al Amerat. The venue is in best shape and full readiness to host the inaugural edition of men’s and women’s FIH […]
FIH: FIH signs 4-year partnership with Indian broadcaster Viacom18

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that it has signed a major media rights agreement with Indian broadcaster Viacom18. This agreement runs for a 4-year cycle (2023-2027) and includes all FIH events, except the FIH Nations Cup. Thanks to this partnership, the numerous Indian hockey fans will be able to watch on […]
FIH: IOC President Thomas Bach: “Today, FIH and the IOC enjoy a strong partnership”

Speaking on the occasion of the FIH’s 100th anniversary, President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach said: “On this milestone anniversary, you can look back with so much pride on 100 years of great progress. Starting with only seven member associations, FIH has not stopped growing ever since. Today, your 140 national associations underline in […]