International Hockey Federation (FIH)

24/01/2025

From 29 Jan - 2 Feb Oceania’s best junior teams will battle in Auckland with 3 men’s & 3 women’s spots up for grabs in the expanded FIH Junior Hockey World Cups 2025, that will feature 24 teams each, for the very first time!

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From 29 January to 2 February 2025, the best junior men’s and women’s hockey teams from Oceania will compete in the Auckland, New Zealand in the Oceania Junior World Cup Qualifier, with three men’s and three women’s spots up for grabs in the upcoming FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, to be p...

23/01/2025

We are just one month away from the start of the third edition of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup to be held in Santiago, Chile from 23 February to 2 March!

Read our preview story on the landmark event here: https://bit.ly/3E8181h

17/01/2025

We are just one month away from the start of the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2 Oman 2025. From 17-23 February Muscat will play host to this groundbreaking event, marking a significant milestone for emerging hockey nations.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4aismyp

16/01/2025

The 2024-25 is set to deliver thrilling action as it moves through its next stages in Australia, India, and Argentina over the month of February.

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The FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 is set to deliver thrilling hockey action as it moves through its next stages in Australia, India, and Argentina over the month of February. Here’s a preview of the upcoming matches and what fans can anticipate.

15/01/2025

'You start at 8, you continue until you are 80.'

A sport for life!

Tracing the roots of hockey in FIH's first-of-a-kind documentary to relive a fascinating 100-year history!

Click on the link below to watch the history of your favourite sport.

https://www.fih.hockey/100-years

15/01/2025

As India inch closer to the start of their 2024-25 campaign, starting on 15 February against England in Bhubaneswar, we are excited to bring you an exclusive pre-season interview with captain Salima Tete.

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As India inch closer to the start of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 campaign which begins on 15 February as they take on England in Bhubaneswar, we are excited to bring you an exclusive pre-season interview with captain Salima Tete.

14/01/2025

Just 20 days to go till the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 bursts into action! 🔥 Get ready for thrilling matches, top teams, and non-stop excitement! 🏑

Read our feature story from last week here: https://bit.ly/3BXn7aF

13/01/2025

This week's Hero Shootout Thrill features European rivals Netherlands and Belgium.

Click on the video to find out who earned the bonus point. 🇳🇱🏑🇧🇪

13/01/2025

India begin their 2024/25 campaign on 15 February in Bhubaneswar, which will mark their first global contest since winning the bronze medal at ! 🏑🥉

13/01/2025

As India inch closer to the start of their 2024-25 campaign, starting on 15 February against Spain in Bhubaneswar, we are excited to bring you an exclusive pre-season interview with captain Harmanpreet Singh.

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As India inch closer to the start of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 campaign which begins on 15 February as they take on Spain in Bhubaneswar, we are excited to bring you an exclusive pre-season interview with captain Harmanpreet Singh.

12/01/2025

10/01/2025

Ahead of Malaysia's historic first appearance in the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025, we spoke with captain Muhammad Najmi Farizal Jazlan on the team's aims and aspirations.

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The Malaysian men’s national indoor hockey team is set to make history as they prepare to participate in their first-ever FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, scheduled to take place shortly in Poreč, Croatia from 3-9 February. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone for Malaysia as...

09/01/2025

The players are ready, the stage is set, and history is about to be made as the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League begins this weekend on 12 January! Read our full story on the landmark event that promises to be a game-changer for women’s hockey below 👇

The players are ready, the stage is set, and history is about to be made as the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League begins this weekend on 12 January 2025. This landmark two-week long event promises to be a game-changer for women’s hockey, not just in India but globally, as it b...

08/01/2025

From Europe to the world!

Tracing the roots of hockey in FIH's first-of-a-kind documentary to relive a fascinating 100-year history!

Click on the link below to watch the full documentary 👇

https://www.fih.hockey/100-years

07/01/2025

At the Special Olympics tournament in Tilburg, Netherlands, last year, Dutch Hockey ID player Derek de Jong, a 41-year-old man with Down syndrome, ended his long, passionate, and impressive hockey career.

Read more about his inspiring journey: https://bit.ly/420L3nV

At the Special Olympics tournament in Tilburg, Netherlands, last year, Dutch Hockey ID player Derek de Jong, a 41-year-old man with Down syndrome, ended his long, passionate and impressive hockey career.

03/01/2025

The thrill, excitement, and fast-paced action of indoor hockey is just one month away as the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 approaches! 🏑 🏆

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The thrill, excitement, and fast-paced action of indoor hockey is just one month away as the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup 2025 approaches! Taking place in Poreč, Croatia, with the country hosting its first FIH World Cup, from 3-9 February, the tournament promises to bring together the world’s best...

02/01/2025

Speaking at a press conference on the first day of 2025 in Rourkela, Odisha, on the occasion of the , FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: "The Hockey India League is very close to my heart. It's an athlete-centric initiative. Globally, we need more platforms that provide athletes with opportunities to perform and receive the recognition they deserve. The Hockey India League has a unique organisation and timing, scheduled within a window specially sanctioned by the FIH, which enables top athletes to come together and compete, making it much more than just a hockey competition."

President Ikram added that “the is a great initiative not just for Indian hockey, but also for global hockey. Significant participation from players along with the involvement of domestic talent will have a profound impact on the sport's growth and development.”

The FIH President also reiterated his laudatory comments towards the venue that welcomed its first international tournament almost exactly 2 years ago with the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup:
“Rourkela’s Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium is one of the best hockey venues in the world. It’s in the limelight alongside some incredible hockey action, thanks to the league's global broadcast and coverage. The response from Rourkela is no surprise - they are an integral part of the process to understand and recognise what the Hockey India League truly is."

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31/12/2024

As we close out the incredible hockey year that was 2024, we also bid farewell to a few more legends of the game that announced their retirements over the past couple of months, and thank them for providing incredible memories to the global hockey community! 🏑 🙏