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The Star
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Malaysia to host more hockey tournaments after thumbs-up from FIH
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will be hosting more international hockey tournaments as encouragements come from the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said the world governing body have been urging them to host more international tournaments as the Nations Cup is set to take place in Kuala Lumpur from June 15-21.
Times of Oman
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
FIH and FIFA Innovation join forces to publish new guide on dual sport synthetic turf pitches
Hockey and football both embrace the benefits synthetic turf fields bring to their sports. For hockey it is the surface of choice, whilst football appreciates the surface's ability to accommodate different levels of use, in a wide range of weather conditions. For many, a synthetic turf sports field is now the preferred or only way of meeting the sporting needs of their communities. At the higher levels of competition, FIH (International Hockey Federation) and the FIFA Innovation team have developed standards that define the qualities required from the fields used for their competitions. These are based on types of synthetic turf that have been developed to be used exclusively or primarily for their sport. But at the grassroots and educational levels of play sport there is often a need to play more than one sport on a single field. Recognising the benefits multi-sports fields bring and seeing the opportunities that the new innovative types of synthetic turf being developed to address environmental concerns offer, FIH and the FIFA Innovation team have been investigating if these surfaces can be used successfully for hockey and grassroots football on dual sport fields. The results are positive, creating new and enhanced sporting opportunities for many. By combining the performance criteria of the FIFA Basic category of field certification and updating the FIH Multi-sport category of hockey turf, FIH is delighted to be able to announce the publication of their Dualsport Pitches for Football and Hockey - Performance and Construction Guidelines. Available in English, French and Spanish on the FIH website (Facilities Guidance - Multi-sport Fields | FIH Resources Hub) and the FIFA website (FIFA Standards - Football-turf), the guide describes the performance, durability and construction requirements for dual use hockey and football pitches. It provides performance and quality criteria details for these new types of surface, along with guidance on the levels of hockey and football that it is envisioned will be played on the pitches. To aid those designing dual-sport pitches, the guide also provides information on pitch dimensions and layouts, the appropriate construction standards, and field certification. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: "It truly is fantastic that both the FIFA Innovation team and FIH were able to collaborate for the mutual benefit of grassroots football and hockey. This guide will provide a great help to millions of young football or hockey players around the globe. On behalf of hockey's global community, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to FIFA, and especially its President, Gianni Infantino, for joining forces with us.' Synthetic turf pitches play a substantial part in the development of both sports worldwide. They enable accessibility of wider communities and society to sport, and are a great platform to demonstrate our sustainability efforts.'
Express Tribune
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
German junior hockey team arrives in Pakistan for historic series after 14 years
Listen to article The German Junior Hockey Team, world champions, arrived in Pakistan for a four-match series, marking the return of international hockey to the country after nearly 15 years, according to a government press release. Pakistan hosted its first international hockey match in seven years in 2011, when China played four matches in a series dubbed the 'Friendship Series.' Prior to that, the last international match in the country was held in 2004, when Pakistan hosted the Champions Trophy in Lahore. The four-match series between Pakistan and Germany aims to provide young Pakistani players with international exposure, under the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and to reestablish Pakistan as a hub for global hockey. The series will take place in Islamabad and Lahore, with one match in Islamabad on March 13, and three matches in Lahore on March 6, 8, and 11. This series holds significant importance for both teams as they prepare for the 2025 Hockey Junior World Cup in India. Pakistan is currently ranked 15th in the world in field hockey, according to the latest International Hockey Federation rankings. Field hockey, that earned the country Olympic gold and global recognition, has seen a decline in popularity over the past two decades. Contributing factors include poor management, lack of infrastructure, and the rise of cricket, along with failure to adapt to modern demands such as fitness and artificial turfs.
Arab News
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
International hockey returns to Pakistan as German junior team arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The German Junior Hockey Team, world champions, arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a four-match series, marking the return of international hockey to Pakistan after nearly a decade and a half, the government's press department said in a statement. Pakistan marked the first international hockey match played in the country for seven years when Chinese played four matches here in what was dubbed as the 'Friendship Series'. Before that, Pakistan had last staged an international match in 2004 when it hosted the Champions Trophy in Lahore but after that foreign teams refused to play in the country due to security concerns. Since the September 11 attacks in the United States, foreign teams have been reluctant to travel to Pakistan in many sports and the South Asian country was left completely isolated as a sporting venue after militants attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in March 2009. 'Under the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, this initiative aims to provide Pakistani junior players with international exposure and reestablish Pakistan as a hub for global hockey,' PID said about the four-math series between Pakistan and Germany. 'The series will feature one match in Islamabad and three in Lahore, promising a thrilling competition for fans.' The two teams will face each other in Lahore on Mar. 6, 8 and 11 while one match will be played in Islamabad on Mar. 13. 'The series holds great significance for both teams as they prepare for the Hockey Junior World Cup being played 2025 in India,' state media reported. Field hockey, Pakistan's national sport, once propelled the country to Olympic gold and global glory, but the game has waned in popularity and participation over the past two decades. Poor management, lack of infrastructure and the rise of cricket has contributed to the decline. The failure to adapt to modern demands, including fitness and artificial turfs, has further deepened the crisis. According to the latest rankings released by the International Hockey Federation, Pakistan is ranked number 15 in the world in field hockey.
