MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will host the 49th FIH Statutory Congress which will take place in Muscat during November 7 to 9 in presence of 500 participants representing 141 countries across the world. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram will preside over the FIH Statutory Congress which will reflect and debate about key matters to grow hockey.
This edition of the Congress will hold elections for a new Board of Directors of FIH for the next four years. The attendees will also discuss a range of agendas and different plans for the federation. The meetings will cover various ideas and proposals aimed at advancing the sport of hockey on multiple levels. The Congress will include meetings for members of the General Assembly from Arab, continental and international bodies.
The Congress participants will discuss and review several reports and presentations from different associations including the French Hockey Association who will highlighted on the strategy and legacy benefits from hosting the Paris Olympics 2024. The Belgian and Dutch Hockey Associations will unveil to the assembly member on the 2026 FIH World Cup that they’re co-hosting while the Croatian Hockey Association is gearing up to host their first-ever FIH World Cup – namely, the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup – in February.
On another angle, the FIH will announce in Muscat as sideline event of the occasion of the 49th FIH Statutory Congress, the winners of the FIH Hockey Stars Awards will be revealed at the FIH Centennial Gala taking place on November 8. The winners will include FIH players, goalkeepers, rising stars, coaches and umpires of the year.
Commenting on the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Muscat, FIH chief Dato Tayyab Ikram expressed his gratitude to the Sultanate of Oman for hosting a landmark Congress for the global hockey family. “It is a great honour for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to hold its 49th Statutory Congress in the beautiful city of Muscat. This event is an important milestone as it brings together the global hockey community to engage in discussions that will shape the future of our sport,” he said.
“The Congress offers a unique platform to address the opportunities and new avenues for hockey globally. It is a time for reflection, planning, and collaboration, where we can share ideas, learn from each other and continue to grow hockey across all regions of the world. This year's Congress is particularly special as it coincides with the celebrations of the FIH Centennial—a tribute to 100 years of commitment to the sport and the legacy of those who have contributed to making FIH what it is today,” he added.
"We are especially grateful to the Sultanate of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said for their exceptional hospitality and support in hosting this prestigious event,” he said.
“Oman has been a valuable partner in advancing the sport of hockey, exemplified by the warm welcome extended earlier this year for the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup. The Sultanate of Oman's dedication to fostering sports, particularly hockey, aligns with our mission to expand the sport’s reach and deepen its roots in the region,” he concluded.
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