Day 1 preview: Men’s competition dominates proceedings on Paris 2024 Olympic opener
26 Jul, 2024 The opening day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 promises to be an absolutely thrilling affair, with all 12 men’s teams in action and two high-profile fixtures in the women’s competition set to be played in front of packed crowds at the magnificent Yves-du-Manoir Hockey Stadium. The first six matches of the […]
FIH add portrayal guidelines to promote gender equality
25 Jul, 2024 As a further major measure to promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has added portrayal guidelines – inspired by the IOC portrayal guidelines and shared them with the global hockey community. These guidelines shall act as a reference and guide for action for all hockey stakeholders in […]
Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s Pool B Preview
25 Jul, 2024 The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can […]
Hockey at Paris 2024: Women’s Pool B Preview
24 Jul, 2024 The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can […]
Hockey at Paris 2024: Men’s Pool A Preview
23 Jul, 2024 The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can […]
Hockey at Paris 2024: Women’s Pool A Preview
22 Jul, 2024 The 12 best teams (men’s and women’s) from around the world are converging in Paris as we countdown to the final few days till the start of the Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Each team comes with the aim of standing on the Olympic podium, while only one can […]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Hockey competition squads confirmed
Lausanne, Switzerland: With the countdown to Hockey at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 reaching single digits, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to confirm the squads that will compete in the Hockey competition at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. At the hockey competition in Paris 2024, each squad is made up of a […]
FIH President: “Everything is ready for the hockey stars to shine!”
Paris, France: With the Paris Olympics less than a week away, FIH President Tayyab Ikram shares his thoughts on the upcoming Olympiad, his expectations for the sport and the position of hockey within the Olympic movement. A few days before the start of the Olympic hockey tournaments, what feeling is prevailing? It’s a mix of […]
Fixtures for the “Central-South Africa Qualifier for ACN 2025 (M/W)” | 17 – 21 August 2024 (Harare, Zimbabwe) – UPDATED
Final list of confirmed participating teams (8 Teams): 4 Men Teams: Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Zambia 🇿🇲 Namibia 🇳🇦 Eswatini 🇸🇿 4 Women Teams: Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Zambia 🇿🇲 Namibia 🇳🇦 Eswatini 🇸🇿 REMARKS: The top 2 Men’s teams and top 3 Women’s teams would qualify from the Central-South Africa region to the Africa Cup of Nations [ACN] 2025
Unsung Heroes of Olympic Hockey: the Umpires
15 Jul, 2024 The Olympics are a grand spectacle, showcasing the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Yet, behind every stunning goal and breathtaking save lies the tireless work of hockey umpires, a key part of the officiating team, ensuring the smooth operation and fairness of the matches. This officiating team, all of whom are volunteers, includes […]