• WADA: Welcome to Athlete Corner!

    16 Apr, 2026 Don’t miss out — click here to subscribe and receive future editions directly in your inbox. In our first edition in December, we invited you to vote on a name for this newsletter, and the results are in. You have officially named it Athlete Corner, and you can find the full breakdownContinue Reading →
  • Hockey’s development and future take centre stage at first FIH EB meeting of the year

    18 Apr, 2026 The Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) held its first meeting of the year on 10 and 11 April in Tokyo, Japan, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram. Two major topics were central to the discussions: the development and future of hockey. In this regard, the EBContinue Reading →
  • Uruguay (women) and USA (men) join FIH Hockey Nations Cup for the first time

    16 Apr, 2026 Uruguay (women) and USA (men) will participate for the very first time in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2026. This follows the withdrawals of both Scotland (women) and Wales (men). The Women’s Nations Cup will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, from 15 to 21 June 2026. The impressive line-up for theContinue Reading →
  • LA28 Olympic Tickets Go on Sale April 9

    08 Apr, 2026 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to inform the global hockey community that LA28 Olympic tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning April 9. Yesterday (April 7), fans who had registered on the ticketing platform (see here) have received an email from LA28 notifying them of one theContinue Reading →
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  • A New Stage for World Hockey: Belfius Hockey Arena Opens Its Doors

    02 Apr, 2026 Under a radiant spring sky in Wavre, a new landmark for global hockey came to life. As four thousand supporters streamed into the Belfius Hockey Arena, their enthusiasm echoing across the plaza, it was clear this was more than a national celebration—it was the unveiling of a future World Cup stage. MusicContinue Reading →
  • Participating teams and pools revealed for inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup!

    02 Apr, 2026 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce the participating teams and the Pools of the first-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup, which will take place from 20 to 24 August 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands, as follows: Pool A (playing in Belgium) Belgium Italy Germany France Pakistan Zambia ParaguayContinue Reading →
  • South African Hockey Eyes World Stage as FIH Hockey World Cup Fixtures Are Confirmed

    Mar 30, 2026 South African Hockey can confirm the official fixtures for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, with both the SA Men and Women set to face world class opposition as they prepare for their respective campaigns in Europe. The SA Men will be based in Wavre, Belgium, where they have been drawn inContinue Reading →
  • AfHF’s Sarah Bennett elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Hockey Association of Zimbabwe

    Huge congratulations to Sarah Bennett on making history!  Sarah has been unanimously elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Hockey Association of Zimbabwe — becoming the youngest ever to receive this incredible honour. From player to technical official and administrator, her dedication to the game has truly set her apart. She will also remainContinue Reading →
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  • FIH President Tayyab Ikram meets IOC President Kirsty Coventry 

    25 Mar, 2026 FIH President Tayyab Ikram met IOC President Kirsty Coventry and said: “Had a great interaction with International Olympic Committee – IOC President Kirsty Coventry at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. We engaged in a thorough discussion about the ongoing geopolitical situation, its impact on sport, hoc events and the potential ofContinue Reading →
  • Zimbabwe Hockey Celebrates AfHF’s Sarah Bennett

    Celebrating Excellence in Zimbabwe Hockey! A huge congratulations to our very own Sarah Bennett on being named a 2026 AWISI Women of Impact in Sports Award Winner From 75 nominations across 17 countries, a distinguished panel of 13 continental women judges selected these outstanding leaders. This incredible recognition is a testament to Sarah’s dedication, leadership,Continue Reading →
  • African Games: Ghana’s Black Sticks, Egypt clash for gold medal

    African Games: Ghana’s Black Sticks, Egypt clash for gold medal
    Egyptian player Ahmed Elganaini’s solitary strike in the third quarter handed Ghana’s national hockey team, Black Sticks, their first loss in the 13th African Games in Accra. Despite the 0 – 1 loss at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium yesterday, the Ghanaian side will meet their Egyptian rivals in the men’s hockey final tomorrow afternoon (push-off
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  • 13th African Games Accra 2023 | Updated Match Schedule and Fixtures for Match Day 4

    13th African Games Accra 2023 | Updated Match Schedule and Fixtures for Match Day 4
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  • Standings and results after 3 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023

    Standings and results after 3 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023
    Standings and results after 3 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023 Country/Team Scores Ghana vs Nigeria (M) (1 – 0) Egypt  vs Kenya (M) (3 – 2) Egypt  vs Nigeria (M) (5 – 4) Kenya vs Ghana (M) (1 – 3) Nigeria vs Kenya (M) (2 – 1) Ghana vs Egypt (M)
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  • 13th African Games Accra 2023 | African hockey chief defends safety of Ghana’s pitch

    13th African Games Accra 2023 | African hockey chief defends safety of Ghana’s pitch
    The President of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF), Seif El Dine Ahmed, has stepped forward to assure the safety of Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium for all participating countries, following the recent withdrawal of South Africa from the 13th African Games amid concerns by South African officials about the safety and readiness of the venue for
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  • Standings and results after 2 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023

    Standings and results after 2 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023
    Standings and results after 2 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023 Countries/Teams Scores Ghana  vs Nigeria(M) (1 – 0) Egypt vs Kenya(M) (3 – 2) Egypt vs Nigeria(M) (5 – 4) Kenya vs Ghana (M) (1 – 3) Ghana vs Kenya(W) (4 – 1) Nigeria vs Ghana(W) (0 -1)      
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  • African Games 2023: ‘We are here to play; not to find excuses not to play’ – African Hockey Chief

    African Games 2023: ‘We are here to play; not to find excuses not to play’ – African Hockey Chief
    The African Hockey Federation is unhappy about South Africa’s decision to withdraw their male and female teams from the ongoing African Games, Accra 2023. At a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Seif Ahmed, President of the African Hockey Federation said “We came to play. Not to find excuses not to play.” South Africa pulled
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  • Kenya Hockey Queens fall to Ghana in Africa Opener

    Kenya Hockey Queens fall to Ghana in Africa Opener
    While the result doesn’t reflect the potential of the Kenyan team, it tells the entire story of what ill preparations can do to the confidence of players. The Kenyan women’s hockey team kicked off the African Games on the wrong footing after falling 4-1 to Ghana at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium on Sunday.  Ordinarily, matches
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  • African Games 2023: Fixtures

    African Games 2023: Fixtures
    Match Fixtures
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  • African Games 2023: Ghana off to winning start with victory over rivals Nigeria

    African Games 2023: Ghana off to winning start with victory over rivals Nigeria
    Ghana got off to a winning start on day one of the men’s hockey competition of the 2023 African Games, with a 1-0 victory over rivals Nigeria, at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium on Sunday. The cagey encounter saw few chances until Damalie Luke broke the deadlock by scoring late to give the Black sticks
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  • Paris 2024 Hockey Olympic tournaments’ schedules revealed

    Paris 2024 Hockey Olympic tournaments’ schedules revealed
    Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that, at a ceremony held at the Olympic House in Lausanne earlier today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and FIH President Tayyab Ikram unveiled the competition schedule for hockey at Paris 2024, to be played from 27 July to 9 August. The
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  • Olympic Capital to welcome first ever senior World Hockey5s event organised by FIH

    27 April 2021 Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that it will organise its first ever senior World Hockey5s event on 11 and 12 September 2021, in Lausanne, Switzerland. It will offer an exciting mix of intense competition, music entertainment and additional activities, such as initiations or demonstrations, to showcase
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  • Announcement: Junior Africa Cup [JAC] 2021 (M/W) – Namibia

    Tournament Name: Junior Africa Cup [JAC] 2021 (M/W)                         Host: Namibia Dates: 14 – 22 August 2021  Venue: The Davin Trustco Hockey Stadium, Windhoek High School / Trustco Aloe Park, Windhoek Gymnasium Private School Age Limit: All players shall be under 21 years of age as of 31 December 2019; that is all players shall be bo
  • FIH publishes Congress agenda

    22 April 2021 Lausanne, Switzerland: The agenda of the FIH Congress, which will be held virtually on 22 May, is now published. The upcoming meeting of the supreme organ of hockey’s world governing body includes, amongst others, elections for the position of FIH President and for four positions of EB Ordinary Member. Elections will be
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  • Upcoming FIH Congress to be held virtually

    20 April 2021 Lausanne, Switzerland: After a thorough analysis, the FIH Executive Board (EB) recently decided to give the possibility to each National Association delegate to decide whether they would attend the 47th FIH Statutory Congress either onsite – in Delhi, India – or virtually via an online platform. However, considering the latest information available
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  • Guidelines are moveable feast in Covid times

    The FIH Playbook, which is the guidance document for FIH tournament protocols during the Covid Pandemic has been a moveable feast since its launch back in May 2020. As the pandemic raged across the globe, effectively putting society, and of course sport, on hold, so hockey had to get used to a new normal. Except
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  • Watch out world, Namibia and South Africa are on their way

    April 18, 2021 South Africa men and Namibia women have secured their places at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium next year after an intense three days of hockey competition in Durban, South Africa. It was a tournament packed with high scoring matches, a great competitive atmosphere and a sense of relief to
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  • IAC 2021 – South Africa Men Are Champions

    IAC 2021 – South Africa Men Are Champions
    South Africa Men national indoor hockey team is the CHAMPION of the Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2021 and would represent Africa at the Indoor World Cup [IWC] 2022 | Liège, Belgium (2-6 Feb 2022).  
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  • IAC 2021 – Namibia Women take Gold at the Indoor Africa Cup

    Namibia Women take Gold at the Indoor Africa Cup booking their place for the Indoor World Cup in Belgium. Namibia 🇳🇦 Women national indoor hockey team is the CHAMPION of the Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2021 and would represent Africa at the Indoor World Cup [IWC] 2022 | Liège, Belgium (2-6 Feb 2022)
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  • IAC 2021 – Botswana (M/W) Receive Bronze Medals for 3rd Place

    CEO of the South African Hockey Association (SAHA) and the Tournament Director of the IAC 2021 (M/W) handing over 3rd place Bronze Medals to Botswana Men and Women Captains. Congratulations Botswana for taking bold steps and engaging in International Indoor Hockey competitions.
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  • [UPDATED] Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2021 (M/W) – Day 3 Scores

    18 April 2021 | FINALS DAY South Africa Men Are Champions    Namibia Women take Gold at the Indoor Africa Cup 
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