A productive evening of dialogue and collaboration took place in Ismailia, Egypt, during the “Meet the FIH President – Empowerment and Engagement” session — a dedicated platform for open exchange between FIH President Mr. Tayyab Ikram, representatives of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) and all National Associations (NAs) participating in the 25th Ordinary Congress of the African Hockey Federation.

The discussions focused on key development priorities across Africa, highlighting Hockey5s turfs, grant utilization, infrastructure expansion, and enhanced government partnerships — all aimed at building a strong and sustainable foundation for hockey’s future across the continent.

President Ikram underscored the importance of strategic planning, collaboration, and stakeholder alignment as essential drivers for accelerating hockey’s growth and long-term sustainability.

“Meetings like these are not one-time discussions — they represent a continuous process of engagement and follow-up,” said FIH President Tayyab Ikram. “Through regular dialogue and partnership with our continental and national associations, we can ensure consistent progress and lasting impact for hockey development.”

President Ikram also congratulated all African National Associations on the historic election of Kirsty Coventry as the first African woman to serve as IOC President.

The session reaffirmed the shared vision of FIH and AfHF — to foster an enabling environment for hockey development, expand access to resources, and strengthen the hockey community across Africa.

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Source: FIH.hockey