Hockey
Odisha extends Indian hockey sponsorship to 2033
The Indian state of Odisha has agreed a deal to sponsor the men’s and women’s national hockey teams for an additional 10 years after its current deal ends in 2023.
Oman to host inaugural Hockey5s World Cup in 2024
Oman’s capital city Muscat has been chosen to host the inaugural International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey5s World Cup in January 2024.
Batra narrowly secures second term as FIH president
Narinder Batra has been re-elected as president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a second term, securing victory by just two votes over rival candidate Marc Coudron
FIH pens five-year GTG deal to develop mobile manager game
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has agreed a five-year deal with mobile gaming company Gold Town Games (GTG) to develop a free-to-download hockey manager game for the sport
Lausanne to host FIH’s short-format World Hockey5s event
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced Lausanne as the host for its first-ever World Hockey5s event from September 11 to 12 this year
Delayed Men’s Asian Hockey Championships moved to October
The delayed Hero Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh later this year after being put on hold following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fox Sports to cover FIH Pro League in Southeast Asia
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has agreed a rights deal for its Pro League national team competition with pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports Asia
Lausanne to host first ever senior FIH World Hockey5s event
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced that Lausanne will host the first ever senior World Hockey5s event later this year
Batra seeks to retain FIH presidency
International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Narinder Batra has announced he will run for a second term in office
England and GB Hockey sign up Vitality to sponsor women’s teams
England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey have signed a wide-ranging sponsorship deal with private medical insurance brand Vitality for their women's teams
FIH launches Nations Cup bidding, appoints Horizm to value digital assets
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched the bidding process for hosting its new second-tier national team competition, the FIH Nations Cup, which will be played in 2022 for the first time
FIH and Nagra launch new Watch.Hockey streaming service
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched a new fan engagement app which will stream live coverage of matches and aims to be the digital “home of hockey” for fans, players and officials wor…
FIH looks to merchandise sales in four-year Kayford Branding deal
The International Hockey Federation has announced a four-year agreement with Kayford Branding, a company well versed in manufacturing and exporting licensed products
FIH says Batra presidential election legitimate, contrary to Mittal complaint
The International Hockey Federation has announced that it will not take any action against FIH president Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra after a complaint was lodged against him by Indian Olympic Association vice-president…
Round-Up: Esports fed appoints commercial commission, MotoGP Asian races decision, CAA signs ‘The Leech’, and more
The Singapore-based Global Esports Federation has appointed a Brand, Marketing, Commercial and Communication Commission featuring an array of experienced sports industry executives
FIH ends MyCujoo streaming tie-up to sign 10-year Nagra deal
The International Hockey Federation is to terminate its five-year deal with live streaming services company MyCujoo as it enters into a new ten-year agreement with content and multi-screen video company…
Round-Up: PGA Tour measures, Asian Beach Games ploughs on, UK govt training guidelines, and more
Details have been reported of a 37-page memo from golf's PGA Tour to its players, outlining the Covid-19 measures that will be taken when the series resumes next month
Batra set for extended tenure as FIH president
Narinder Batra will retain the presidency of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for at least a further seven months after its Congress was postponed to 2021