FIH President Tayyab Ikram arrived in Chennai to a vibrant and enthusiastic environment as India proudly welcomes the world’s brightest Rising Stars. He expressed his deepest gratitude to the Authorities of Tamil Nadu and to Hockey India for his or her excellent hospitality and distinctive preparations, which have set the proper stage for this world celebration of hockey.
Talking on the event, President Ikram stated: “Forty-eight groups from around the globe have arrived throughout our host cities — Chennai, Madura and Santiago for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup. Collectively, they’ve already made historical past. This milestone is a mirrored image of the engagement initiative I launched two years in the past, designed to strengthen our world hockey group and empower the subsequent era. Immediately, I’m proud to formally welcome the rising stars of the world.”
He inspired the athletes to embrace extra than simply the competitors:
“Rising stars, whereas delivering your greatest performances, be sure to additionally have fun this journey. The experiences you achieve, the friendships you construct, and the reminiscences created listed here are simply as significant as each end result on the sector.”
President Ikram additionally expressed his gratitude to all Nationwide Associations:
“My honest due to all of the Nationwide Associations on your tireless efforts in enabling your rising stars to be right here. Your dedication is what makes world moments like this attainable.”
With pleasure constructing in Chennai, Madurai, and Santiago, this world gathering marks one other important step in FIH’s mission to encourage, unite, and elevate the way forward for hockey.
Because the FIH Hockey Males’s Junior World Cup begins at this time, I want to categorical my sincerest gratitude to the State of Tamil Nadu, the cities of Chennai and Madurai, and Hockey India for organizing such an impressive occasion. I additionally prolong my appreciation to our industrial and broadcast companions, officers, and all of the fantastic volunteers, with out whom staging this World Cup would merely not be attainable. Thanks additionally to all hockey followers—your assist is really rewarding. I want you a good time!
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