13 Nov, 2025 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with leading global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. As part of this partnership, SPORTFIVE will serve as a key Commercial Partner for FIH, supporting FIH’s mission to elevate the sport‘s global visibility and secure brand partnerships across major markets including the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This partnership will debut with FIH’s most prestigious event, the FIH Hockey World Cup, taking place from 15 to 30 August 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Beyond the World Cup, SPORTFIVE will also work with FIH across its wider international portfolio of major events and tournaments, including the FIH Hockey Pro League and innovative formats such as the FIH Hockey5s World Cup, ensuring SPORTFIVE plays a central role in shaping the commercial future of one of the world’s most inclusive and fast-growing Olympic sports. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “As hockey’s world governing body, our primary mission is to develop the sport globally. This would not be possible without the invaluable support of commercial partners who are steadfastly committed to us and share the values of our sport. We are confident that SPORTFIVE’s support will enable us to elevate hockey to the next level and are looking forward to a fruitful collaboration.” “We’re proud to partner with FIH, starting with the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as the most prestigious event of FIH. Hockey has a passionate global following, and we see tremendous potential to connect brands with fans in meaningful ways. This is just the beginning of what we believe will be a dynamic and enduring relationship,” said Robert Müller von Vultejus, Chief Growth Officer, SPORTFIVE. “Partnering with FIH for the 2026 World Cup allows us to tap into the energy of hockey’s global fanbase while delivering tailored brand solutions across diverse markets. We’re committed to building momentum not just for this event, but for the sport’s long-term commercial growth,” added Venu Nair, Managing Director South Asia & Middle East, SPORTFIVE. This partnership marks the start of a new era for international hockey, combining SPORTFIVE’s global network and sports marketing expertise with FIH’s vision to promote hockey as a sport that is Olympic, inclusive, and truly global. Source: FIH.hockey

06 Nov, 2025 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that the following 12 top hockey athletes have been shortlisted for the FIH Best Player and the FIH Best Goalkeeper of the Year Awards: FIH Player of the Year Award – Nominees: Women: Xan de Waard (NED), Alix Gerniers (BEL), Li Hong (CHN) Men: Tom Boon (BEL), Nicolás Della Torre (ARG), Thierry Brinkman (NED) FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Award – Nominees: Women: Anne Veenendaal (NED), Liu Ping (CHN), Grace O’Hanlon (NZL) Men: James Mazarelo (ENG), Jean-Paul Danneberg (GER), Tomás Santiago (ARG) The list of nominees was established by an Expert Panel* composed of players, coaches and tv commentators selected by the FIH. The expert panel was provided access to match data from all international matches held in 2025, including Test Matches, Continental Championships, FIH Hockey Pro League, FIH Hockey Nations Cups and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 before establishing the final list of nominees. The voting process is now open! National Associations – represented by their respective national teams’ captains and coaches -, fans, players, coaches, officials and media can register their vote until 16 November. Fans can vote for their favourite players here. Only one vote per Award is accepted. *Expert Panel: Tsoanelo Pholo (RSA) Moses Kagochi (KEN) PR Sreejesh (IND) Rani Rampal (IND) Yuri Nagai (JPN) Simon Mason (ENG) Ashley Morrison (AUS) Shea Mcaleese (NZL) Tahir Zaman (PAK) Colin Batch (AUS) Camila Caram (CHI) Luciana Aymar (ARG) List of Awards: FIH Player of the Year (Women and Men) FIH Goalkeeper of the Year (Women and Men) FIH Coach of the Year (Women and Men)** FIH Umpire of the Year (Women and Men)*** FIH Rising Star of the Year (Women and Men)**** ** Not for vote – The Expert Panel will decide the winners of the FIH Coach of the Year Awards *** Not for vote – The FIH Umpiring Committee will decide the winners of the FIH Umpire of the Year Awards ****Not for vote – The Best Player of the upcoming FIH Hockey Junior World Cups, women and men, will win the FIH Rising Star Award this year Source: FIH.hockey

04 Nov, 2025 FIH President Tayyab Ikram, reflecting on the FIH EB meeting held in Évian-les-Bains, France, on 2-3 November, said: “As we have concluded our final FIH Executive Board meeting of the year, I would like to thank all my colleagues on the FIH EB for their remarkable dedication over the past few days. Thanks to everyone’s contributions, we now have a clear strategic roadmap ahead of us. And with enhanced dedicated content on our website and our brand-new app, FIH Connect, communication with our National Associations and athletes will be significantly strengthened and improved. I was also pleased to update the Executive Board on my various engagements, on behalf of FIH, with the Olympic movement, including the IOC and its President, Kirsty Coventry, and Director General, Christophe De Kepper, ASOIF, SportAccord, OCA, and the Continental Games Coordination Commissions. I would like to express my appreciation as well to the FIH Team for their support and hard work. Together, we are sparing no effort to elevate our sport to the next level, expand hockey worldwide, and enhance its promotion. I look forward to our upcoming events, including the FIH Hockey Women’s and Men’s Junior World Cups, as well as the new FIH Hockey Pro League season.” Source: FIH.hockey

03 Nov, 2025 At its final Executive Board meeting of the year, held in the picturesque French town of Évian-les-Bains, across the lake from the Olympic capital, Lausanne, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and its President, Tayyab Ikram, presented IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach with the prestigious FIH Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his remarkable impact on sport and the Olympic Movement. President Tayyab Ikram praised Bach’s leadership and legacy, saying: “Thomas Bach has always been a voice for athletes and a strong advocate of sporting values. Throughout his IOC Presidency, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership that enabled him to handle some major global challenges, including the COVID pandemic that threatened the Tokyo2020Olympic Games. Let’s be clear, it is thanks to Thomas Bach`s vision and determination that the Games went ahead, for which the entire Olympic movement will be forever grateful.” He continued: “Hon President Bach has been a tireless advocate of diversity and inclusion, empowering new nations and continents to excel. His vision for youth sport transformed the Youth Olympic Games, and he was instrumental also in giving sport a strong voice at the United Nations.” On behalf of the Executive Board and the global hockey community, FIH President Tayyab Ikram presented IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach with the FIH Lifetime Achievement Award. The IOC Honorary President, thanked the FIH President and EB members saying: “It’s a great pleasure for me to be here with you again. I met regularly with you and your President during my IOC Presidency, and I must say that these interactions were amongst the most pleasant and also inspiring ones because I was always learning about new developments, more innovations, creativity, and an acknowledgement of more social responsibility in your sport. Hockey has a proud tradition of fair play and strong values that are deeply relevant and appreciated in today’s world. Under the leadership of President Ikram the FIH has evolved into a role model for other international federations. Keep going strong!”. IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach served as the ninth President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2013 to 2025 and alongside his honorary role, now serves as the Chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundation.