FIH President Tayyab Ikram appointed to IOC Olympic Solidarity Commission

31 August, 2023 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) was delighted to learn this week that FIH President, Tayyab Ikram, has been appointed by the International Olympic Committee’s President, Thomas Bach, to the IOC Olympic Solidarity Commission. The Olympic Solidarity Commission is responsible for defining the main courses of action and managing the activities of Olympic

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India claim double gold at Hockey5s Asia Cup 2023

02 September, 2023 The inaugural Hockey5s Asia Cup came to an end today at Salalah, Oman as both Indian women’s and men’s teams claimed the gold medals. The top three finishers (men and women) were guaranteed a spot at the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024. Joining India in the women’s podium, and securing their

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Netherlands seal Olympic Games Paris 2024 qualification!

Lausanne, Switzerland: The EuroHockey Championships 2023 came to an end today with Netherlands claiming the women’s and men’s title and securing direct qualification to the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Netherlands women were the reigning champions and defended their title against Belgium in the finals, to lift the continental championship, for a record 12th time! Dutch

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Hockey5s Asia Cup 2023: Preview

Lausanne, Switzerland: From 25 August to 2 September, the best Hockey5s teams (men and women) from Asia will go head-to-head in Salalah, Oman, for the opportunity to be crowned the inaugural Asian Hockey5s Champions, with the final three spots (per gender) for the FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 also up for grabs! The event

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Australia seal Olympic Games Paris 2024 qualification!

Lausanne, Switzerland: The Australian men’s and women’s team came out on top against New Zealand at the 2023 Oceania Cup, sealing their qualification to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, where they join hosts France, becoming the first team to directly qualify for the Games as the continental champions of Oceania! The format for the 2023

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Hockey @Paris2024: 1 year to go!

Lausanne, Switzerland: In one year from now – on 27 July 2024 exactly – the hockey tournaments of the XXXIII Olympiad will start at the historical venue of the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium – the arena of the Olympic Games in 1924! – in Colombes, near Paris, France. 12 men’s and 12 women’s national teams will battle it

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Poland and Spain to host 2023-24 FIH Hockey Nations Cups

Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that Poland and Spain will host the second edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in 2024. The winners will join the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season. The city of Gniezno, Poland, will host the men’s event which will involve some of the

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