Hockey
Germany’s DHB taps agencies to sell EuroHockey 2023 sponsorship rights
The German Hockey Federation (DHB) has appointed the Brand Galaxy Group and inMedias Kommunikation agencies to help sell sponsorship rights to next year’s EuroHockey Championship in the country.
Coudron and Ikram to contest FIH presidency
Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) chief executive Mohammad Tayyab Ikram and former Belgium international Marc Coudron are to contest the election for the presidency of the International Hockey Federation (FIH)…
India set to retain Hockey World Cup hosting rights after setting dates for reforms
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has dialled down its threat of revoking India’s hosting rights for the forthcoming Men’s Hockey World Cup after an “extremely cordial and productive” meeting with Ho…
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to return in November
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is to return later this year following a three-year absence.
The international hockey tournament will be staged at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Malaysia from November 16 to 25
England and Wales unveil FIH World Cup bid plan, CSM awarded commercial role
England Hockey and Hockey Wales have laid out plans to take the sport to new fans and new cities through the unveiling of a bid concept for the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup that includes Tottenham Hotspur S…
Indoor Hockey World Cup to return next year in South Africa
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced that South Africa will stage the next edition of its Indoor World Cup in 2023 following the cancellation of this year’s planned event in Liège, Be…
Batra quits international hockey and Indian Olympic roles, resigns from IOC
Narinder Batra has today (Monday) stepped down as president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and resigned his membership of the International Olympic Committee…
Viaplay and NOS land rights to Dutch hockey’s Hoofdklasse
Subscription streaming operator Viaplay has agreed a multi-season deal in the Netherlands for rights to the Hoofdklasse, the top divisions of men’s and women’s domestic club field hockey.
Hockey Australia scoops APM sponsorship deal
Hockey Australia has announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with human services firm APM Human Services International (APM) ahead of next month’s Women’s Hockey World Cup in Spain and the Netherlands.
FIH receives multiple bids to host 2026 Hockey World Cups
Bids from countries in four continents have been submitted to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to host its flagship events, the Men’s and Women’s Hockey World Cups, in 2026.
Batra stripped of IOA presidency by court but vows to continue in FIH role
Narinder Batra has been removed as president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) after the Delhi High Court voided his life membership of Hockey India, the country’s national hockey federation, and a…
FIH leverages Sportradar agreement to secure BetCity.NL as first betting sponsor
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed up BetCity.NL as its first-ever sponsor in the gambling category
FIH launches global tender for 2023-26 events cycle
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched an invitation to tender for the international broadcast rights to its events from 2023 to 2026
Fortescue mining company renews with Australian Hockey
Australian iron ore mining company Fortescue Metals Group has extended its long-term sponsorship of Hockey Australia and flagship national teams until mid-2023
Ineos Hygienics adds Great Britain and England Hockey to elite sports portfolio
Ineos Hygienics has signed with Great Britain and England Hockey as the 'Official Hygiene Partner' to the men and women’s teams.
Belgium’s Indoor Hockey World Cup cancelled
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has been forced to cancel next month’s planned Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium amid ongoing concerns relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sportradar lands more federation business in nine-year FIH data rights, integrity deal
Sportradar has continued its recent run of agreements with international federations in a nine-year betting data rights agreement with the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
FIH signs landmark free-to-air deal with SABC
The SABC, the South African public-service broadcaster, has struck a deal with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to cover the forthcoming Women’s Junior World Cup, which will take place in the S…