At the FIH Nations Cup 2 in Wałcz, Poland, we met someone who reminded us why we do what we do — Amelia Langer, a passionate young hockey player with a big dream: to represent Poland at the Olympic Games.

Amelia, along with 20 young athletes, undertook an 8-hour journey across the country — just for a day — to witness world-class hockey in person and return the same evening. But they didn’t just watch from the stands — they were part of the event, volunteering as ball patrol, standing beside the very players they aspire to become.

Moments like these are what hockey is all about. Not just competition, but inspiration. Not just goals, but dreams are being born.

FIH President Tayyab Ikram, who had the chance to interview Amelia, shared:

“When I looked into Amelia’s eyes, I saw more than a young fan — I saw a future Olympian. This is the true spirit of hockey: empowering the next generation to believe in themselves, to work hard, and to know that the dream is always within reach. Amelia and her fellow young volunteers are proof that the future of our sport is not only bright — it is already rising.”

#RisingStars

Source: FIH.hockey