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International Hockey Federation (FIH)

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  • First Olympic Hockey Competition

    First Olympic Hockey Competition
    The first Olympic Hockey Competition for men was held in London in 1908 with England, Ireland and Scotland competing separately.

  • FIH Conception

    FIH Conception
    FIH was founded on 7 January 1924 in Paris by Paul Léautey, who became the first president, in response to field hockey's omission from the programme of the 1924 Summer Olympics.

  • Women Join

    Women Join
    The women's game developed quickly in many countries and in 1927, the International Federation of Women's Hockey Associations (IFWHA) was formed. The founding members were Australia, Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, the United States and Wales. After celebrating their respective Golden Jubilees - the FIH in 1974 and the IFWHA in 1980 - the two organisations came together in 1982 to form the FIH.

  • By 1964...

    By 1964...
    By 1964, there were already 50 countries affiliated with the FIH, as well as three Continental Associations - Africa, Pan America and Asia - and in 1974, there were 71 members.

  • Player of the Year Award

    Player of the Year Award
    The FIH Player of the Year Awards are awarded annually by the International Hockey Federation to the male and female field hockey players adjudged to be the best in the world. The awards were established in 1998 and have been awarded annually ever since.

  • Grays Hockey Sponsorship

    Grays Hockey Sponsorship
    Grays International are the official clothing and equipment suppliers to the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Grays will be provided clothing for umpires and officals at the London 2012 Olympic Games and other major international events ongoing.

  • Today

    Today
    Today, the International Hockey Federation consists of five Continental Associations - Europe and Oceania have since joined - and 127 member associations.

  • Demographics

    Demographics
    Demographics:
    Any field hockey player/enthuasiast in the world. In America, mainly female players, while other countries both male and female.
    These people are usually athletic and motivated.

  • Broadcasting

    Broadcasting
    The FIH teamed up with www.livesport.tv to make http://www.fih.livesport.tv for live broadcasting of games.

  • The Future

    The Future
    The future of FIH is bright, because it is considered the "guardian" of hockey they watch over hockey world wide. Their goal is to keep the sport alive and ensure it a bright future.