Germany vs Ireland to launch Rising Stars festival

    09 Jul, 2025 The FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2025 will see two European sides, namely Germany and Ireland, opening the show on 1 December in Santiago. On that same day, hosts Chile will start their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands, current Junior Women’s World Champions and ranked world’s number one. The pinnacle of the FIH junior women’s tournaments will feature 24 teams for the very first time. The draw held on 12 June has determined the following Pools: Pool A: Netherlands, Japan, Chile, Malaysia Pool B: Argentina, Belgium, Zimbabwe, Wales Pool C: Germany, India, Ireland, Namibia Pool D: England, South Africa, China, Austria Pool E: Australia, Spain, Canada, Scotland Pool F: United States, Korea, New Zealand, Uruguay The tournament will be held from 1 to 13 December 2025 in the city of Santiago, Chile. The full match schedule is available here. For the latest updates and complete information about the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2025, please click here. For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and website. #RisingStars #MadeForHockey

    FIH June events influence FIH World Rankings status

      02 Jul, 2025 After an intense month of June for international hockey that included half of the FIH Hockey Pro League season, the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup and the inaugural FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2, here’s a snapshot of the current world rankings (outdoor) as we’ve reached the half of the year: In the women’s world rankings, the final stages of the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season have not led to any changes for the participating teams. Netherlands (3682) remain at the top of the rankings, followed by Argentina (3221) and Belgium (3027). Beyond the podium, the next six teams are the remaining teams in the Pro League, namely China (2813), Australia (2724), Germany (2631), Spain (2585), England (2481) and India (2243). The inaugural FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 however enabled France and Uruguay to benefit the most from their excellent performances. With 1607 points, Champions Les Bleues are now ranked 17th. This is no less than their best-ever position! Runners-up Las Cimarronas have also reached their best ever ranking (22nd) with 1479 points. On the other side, South Africa (1442) and Malaysia (1404), finishing 8th and 7th in the tournament respectively, are enduring their lowest ranking ever. In the men’s world rankings, the FIH Hockey Pro League matches played in June caused a number of changes in the rankings. On the plus side, Germany (3076) moved up to the second spot and Spain (2883) – who qualified to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup thanks to their successful Pro League campaign – to the fourth one. On the contrary, England (2874), India (2733) and Ireland (2125) all dropped in the rankings to the 5th, 8th and 11th positions respectively. Olympic champions and FIH Hockey Pro League winners Netherlands (3382) continue to top the rankings. Winning the recent FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Malaysia, New Zealand is now back in the top 10 (9th with 2172 points). However, South Africa (1948), who were relegated to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, lost three places whilst Japan (1782) lost two compared to the March rankings. To see the complete FIH World Rankings, please click here. The rankings calculations model that FIH introduced on 1st January 2020 moved away from the previous tournament-based rankings system to a dynamic, match-based method where opposing teams exchange points in official, FIH sanctioned games. The number of points exchanged depends on the result of the match, the relative ranking of the teams and the importance of the match. More information about the new rankings model can be found below. How the FIH World Rankings work: The number of points exchanged depends on the result of the match, the relative ranking of the teams and the importance of the match. FIH World Rankings explained: Based on the Elo rating system, which is used as the basis of many other sports ranking systems When two nations play against each other, a number of ranking points are exchanged between them In every match, the number of points gained by one team is exactly matched by the number of points lost by the other Teams will win more points for beating teams ranked above them, and therefore teams will lose more points for losing to a team ranked below them Teams will win less points for beating teams ranked below them, and therefore teams will lose less points for losing to a team ranked above them If a draw occurs, the lower ranked team will gain a small number of points and the higher ranked team will lose the same number of points The number of points exchanged is dependent on the result of the match (win, lose, shootout win/loss or draw), the importance of the match (part of a major tournament, or a test series for example), and the relative difference in ranking points between the teams before the match. More details about the formula used in the algorithm, weightings of matches and other factors can be found HERE together with a Frequently Asked Questions document HERE. Source: FIH.hockey

      FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025: Pools revealed!

        28 Jun, 2025 On the occasion of the draw ceremony held today in Lausanne, Switzerland the six Pools of the upcoming expanded FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu, India 2025, which will feature 24 teams for the very first time, have been determined as follows: Pool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland Pool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, Switzerland Pool C: Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, China Pool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, Namibia Pool E: Netherlands, Malaysia, England, Austria Pool F: France, Australia, Korea, Bangladesh FIH President Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony along with Mr. Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India Secretary General and Cdr. RK Srivastava, Hockey India Director General. Ahead of the draw ceremony, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “It is a great pleasure for me to be here ahead of a milestone moment as we start the journey towards the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup! It is a part of the FIH strategy to empower and engage the youth from all nations, including the emerging nations, and this event will be the first step towards doing that. I express my gratitude to the Tamil Nadu leadership Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for welcoming the young stars to the state of Tamil Nadu into the two beautiful cities of Chennai and Madurai. This World Cup also brings with it the opportunity to enhance our hockey infrastructure and in the city of Madurai, introduce a new state-of-art hockey stadium. I would also like to thank the Hon’ble Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Sports Minister of India Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya for seeing Hockey as a prime sport and supporting it not only in India, but also across Asia and globally.” Hockey India Secretary General, Mr Bhola Nath Singh said: “Today marks a landmark moment for the world of hockey as we witness the pool draw for the inaugural FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, featuring 24 nations. On behalf of Hockey India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji, for his resolute support to hockey and its players across the nation. Under his visionary leadership and that of Hon’ble Sports Minister of India Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya ji, India’s hockey landscape has gained significant momentum. We also express our sincere thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. K. Stalin ji, for his committed vision in promoting hockey both in Tamil Nadu and beyond. His dynamic leadership is further bolstered by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Udhayanidhi Stalin ji, whose initiatives in youth sports and development continue to empower the next generation. This effort would not have been possible without the mentorship and support of our elder brother, Dato Tayyab Ikram ji, whose promotion of international hockey has been invaluable. In advance of the draw, I congratulate all 24 participating teams and warmly welcome each delegation to India. We hope this event offers a memorable and enriching experience for all.” The competition formula is available here. The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu, India 2025 will be played in Chennai and Madurai, India, from 28 November to 10 December. All details about the event are available on FIH.hockey. Germany are the current Junior Men’s World Champions, having defeated France 2–1 in the final of the 2023 edition, to win a record-extending seventh title. Source: FIH.hockey

        FIH Academy Announces Strategic Partnership with RSI Sports Group (FIKAGEAR) New Collaboration to Advance Global Hockey Education and Development

          25 Jun, 2025 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is proud to announce a new partnership with RSI Sports Group and the FIKAGEAR brand, as an official FIH Academy Partner. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in the FIH’s mission to empower hockey development and education worldwide. As a global leader in sports infrastructure and performance equipment, RSI Sports Group brings innovative solutions and extensive expertise to the hockey community. Through the FIKAGEAR brand, the company has become known for delivering high-quality, sustainable hockey products that support player development at all levels – from grassroots to high performance. This new partnership will see RSI Sports Group (FIKAGEAR) working alongside the FIH Academy to support a wide range of educational initiatives across it`s 6 programme areas. Together, FIH and RSI Sports Group aim to expand access to quality learning opportunities and create environments that foster the next generation of the global hockey family. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “We are delighted to welcome RSI Sports Group and Fikagear as our FIH Academy Partner. Their passion for innovation and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our values. This partnership will help us empower our National Association members, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to grow hockey in their communities.” Arnoud Fiolet, Managing Partner of RSI Sports Group (Fikagear), added: “We are proud to partner with the FIH Academy to support the global growth of hockey through education and innovation. With FIKAGEAR, our mission is to empower athletes and coaches with smart, sustainable ( Hockey5’s) solutions that enhance learning and performance. This partnership is a natural fit, and we’re excited to contribute to the development of hockey communities worldwide.” The partnership officially launches this month, with upcoming activations planned around FIH Academy events and regional development activities. For more information about the FIH Academy and upcoming programmes, visit: academy.fih.hockey RSI Sports Group (FIKAGEAR) Email: af@fikagear.com Website: www.fikagear.com About FIH Academy The FIH Academy is the education and development arm of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). It provides world-class training and certification for athletes, coaches, umpires, officials, events and executives, helping to grow and professionalise hockey in all corners of the globe. About RSI Sports / Fikagear RSI Sports is a global provider of advanced sports infrastructure and performance solutions. Through its Fikagear brand, the company focuses on hockey-specific equipment, hockey5s boards, coaching aids, and sustainable innovation to support athlete development and sports education.

          FIH joins IOC’s Olympic Day “Let’s Move?” campaign

            23 Jun, 2025 Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Olympic Committee (IOC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), is launching the next iteration of its ongoing initiative aimed at inspiring and supporting people to move more. “Let’s Move?” shines a light on the benefits of playing sport and working out together, celebrating all the inspiration, connection and enjoyment this brings, and is the theme of this year’s Olympic Day, scheduled every year on 23 June. At the heart of the campaign is a simple, powerful idea: to get more young people moving — and to do it together by inviting a “+1” to walk, run, dance, skip or move with them. Whether through a community event, a walk with a friend, or a shared workout, every movement counts. As always, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) fully supports Olympic Day and urges the global hockey community to join the campaign in numbers by inviting a ‘+1’ to enjoy physical activity together — whether that’s at an Olympic Day activity or by simply asking a friend, colleague, or loved one to get active with you. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “FIH is proud to support IOC’s Olympic Day and the correlated ‘Let’s Move?’ campaign. Sport promotes health. As a global sport, we have the potential to convey this message throughout the world. Therefore, I urge each and every one from the worldwide hockey community to invite a ‘+1’ and enjoy physical exercise. Let’s all be active and celebrate Olympic Day!” For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and website. #MadeForHockey #LetsMove #OlympicDay Source: FIH.hockey