IOC President Kirsty Coventry joins hockey celebration at Dakar 2026
07 Nov, 2026 International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry visited the official hockey venue at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games today, witnessing firsthand the infectious energy and growing excitement surrounding the sport as it takes centre stage on African soil. Taking place at the iconic Place du Souvenir, hockey is making a vibrant […]
One month to go: FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup and Olympic Values join together in Cairo
06 Nov, 2026 Cairo will host the first FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup from 7 to 12 December 2026. Twenty-four teams will take part, 12 women’s and 12 men’s, from all corners of the world. It is the first world championship for youth players in Hockey5s, the five-a-side format that debuted at the 2014 Youth […]
Inspiration, Joy, and Legacy: Hockey Focus Day Lights Up Dakar 2026
04 Nov, 2026 The vibrant heart of Dakar turned into an electric celebration of youth, sport, and heritage today as the official Hockey Focus Day took centre stage at the iconic Place du Souvenir during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Marking a historic milestone as the first Olympic event ever hosted on African […]
One Week to Go: Hockey Day Set to Inspire at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
28 Oct, 2026 With just one week remaining until 4 November 2026, excitement for hockey is building in Senegal as the countdown begins for the official Hockey Focus Day at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Taking centre stage at the vibrant Place du Souvenir in Dakar, Hockey5s is playing a dynamic new role at […]
FIH Congress commits to IOC’s Fit for the Future initiative and endorses new strategic framework for world hockey
24 Oct, 2026 The 50th FIH Statutory Congress was held today in Doha, Qatar, bringing together delegates from the global hockey community under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram, with the opening attended by H.E. Jassim Bin Rashid Al-Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee. In a video statement, IOC President Kirsty Coventry […]
Global hockey community commits to hockey’s Fit for the Future roadmap
23 Oct, 2026 On the eve of the 50th FIH Statutory Congress, delegates from across the global hockey community gathered for the Fit for the Future Forum, an initiative launched by FIH President Tayyab Ikram to reflect on the sport’s evolution and shape its future. The Forum focused on two key priorities: presenting the International […]
FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2026 Winners Crowned in Doha
23 Oct, 2026 Doha, Qatar – The global hockey community celebrated the pinnacle of international hockey tonight at the 50th FIH Statutory Congress in Doha, Qatar, where the game’s finest athletes, visionary coaches, and top officials were presented with the 2026 FIH Hockey Stars Awards. Taking place on the eve of the Congress, the awards […]
Global hockey community unites in Doha for milestone 50th FIH Congress
21 Oct, 2026 The global hockey community will come together in Doha, Qatar, for the landmark 50th FIH Statutory Congress taking place on 24 October 2026. This important biennial gathering will bring together representatives of the global hockey family to address key matters relating to the governance and future development of the sport. The programme […]
FIH Executive Board endorses strategic framework to shape the future of world hockey
21 Oct, 2026 Three days ahead of the 50th FIH Statutory Congress, the FIH Executive Board (EB) convened today in Doha, Qatar, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram. A key item on the agenda was the presentation of detailed objectives underpinning the new strategic framework for world hockey. Welcomed by EB members, the […]
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 reaches record 403.3 million television audience worldwide
15 Oct, 2026 Lausanne, Switzerland – The FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 has set a new benchmark for television audiences, reaching a reported 403.3 million viewers worldwide across live coverage, highlights, delayed broadcasts and repeats. The combined women’s and men’s World Cups delivered unprecedented global exposure for hockey, with audiences around the […]