The International Hockey Federation (FIH) president, Tayyab Ikram, has expressed his desire to see a revival of bilateral hockey matches between India and Pakistan, highlighting the benefits for both nations and the sport globally. He also discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan’s hockey team and the importance of supporting smaller nations within the sport.
FIH president Tayyab Ikram has expressed his desire to see India and Pakistan resume their historic hockey rivalry, emphasizing its importance to the sport’s strength. He also highlighted the need for financial support to revive Pakistan hockey, praised India’s role in the sport, and emphasized the continuing relevance of traditional 11-a-side hockey while also advocating for the popularity of Hockey 5s.
Incumbent FIH President Tayyab Ikram is set to be re-elected unopposed at the 49th FIH Congress in Muscat, Oman. While the president’s position is uncontested, there are competitive races for the two female and two male positions on the FIH Ordinary Executive Board.
