FIH: FIH President Tayyab Ikram: “A century of resilience, progress, and the unyielding spirit of the hockey community”
Speaking about the FIH Centennial, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Today, we stand on the cusp of history, marking 100 years of dedication, passion, and growth in the world of hockey. This is not just a celebration; it is a commemoration of a century of resilience, progress, and the unyielding spirit of the hockey community. We […]
FIH: FIH turns 100 on 7 January 2024!
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its Centenary on 7 January 2024. While historical references suggest that hockey has been around for thousands of years, with mentions made in Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt and ancient Greece, it wasn’t until 1876 that formal rules were drawn up and 1924 that the sport was formalised with […]
FIH: FIH and BBC sign partnership for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that it has signed a media rights agreement with free-to-air broadcaster BBC for the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers. With this agreement, the BBC will broadcast all matches of the British team, women and men. The women – who won the Bronze […]
FIH: With its first ever Hockey5s World Cup, FIH opens a new era for hockey’s development
The FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 begins on 24 January. With new competing nations and a format never associated with a World Cup so far, the event ushers in a new era for international hockey. The inaugural edition of the Hockey5s World Cup will see participation from across the globe with 16 men’s and […]
FIH: CBS Sports to broadcast US women’s hockey team’s FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier matches
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that it has signed a media rights agreement with US major free-to-air broadcaster CBS for the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers. Thanks to this agreement, CBS Sports will broadcast all matches of the US women’s hockey team playing in Ranchi, India (13-19 January 2024). “We are […]
FIH: “Let’s make every moment count in Olympic year 2024,” says FIH President Tayyab Ikram
FIH President, Tayyab Ikram, wishes the global hockey family a happy new year, as he reflects on the major strides made by the global hockey community both on and off the field over the past year. Watch the full video below where he also shares his vision for the upcoming Olympic year and the exciting […]
FIH: Just one month away from first ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup!
The most-awaited FIH Hockey5s World Cup, the very first in hockey’s global history, is just around the corner! On 24 January 2024, the 16 women’s teams from around the world will all be vying to become the first ever Hockey5s World Champions when the action starts in Muscat, Oman, in a brand-new and state-of-the-art hockey […]
FIH: FIH President meets King of Malaysia and hockey rising stars in Kuala Lumpur
FIH President Tayyab Ikram attended most of the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup Malaysia 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. Beyond attending the matches of this thrilling tournament, he and a delegation of high representatives of the international hockey community had an audience with His Majesty Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, the King of Malaysia, himself a former […]
FIH: Xan de Waard (NED) and Hardik Singh (IND) named FIH Players of the Year!
Following a vote by an Expert Panel, National Associations – represented by their respective national teams’ captains and coaches – fans and media, Xan de Waard (Netherlands) and Hardik Singh (India) have been elected 2023 FIH Players of the Year! While India’s Savita and Dutch goalkeeper Pirmin Blaak won the FIH Goalkeepers of the […]
FIH: From Kookaburras’ downfall to India and the Netherlands’ rise, a look at the FIH World Rankings in 2023
An action-packed year of hockey in 2023 saw a few changes in the FIH World Rankings. After holding the top spot at the end of 2022, the Australian Men’s Hockey Team dropped to sixth, whereas the Dutch stood atop both men’s and women’s divisions. In the FIH Women’s World Rankings, it was again the Netherlands […]
