AHF: Oman to host inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 (Men)

Lausanne, Switzerland: The Worldwide Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that the inaugural version of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 (males) can be staged in Muscat, Oman subsequent yr (17-23 February 2025).

This new occasion will make it possible for 8 extra nations – ie, the nationwide groups ranked after these concerned within the FIH Hockey Professional League and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup – to play an intercontinental FIH match, and compete for the prospect to be promoted into the 2026 FIH Nations Cup. The creation of this new occasion follows one of many key focus areas of the FIH Empowerment and Engagement technique – particularly “Extra alternatives to compete” – that goals at facilitating the accessibility of Nationwide Associations to FIH tournaments.

Right here’s the total record of collaborating groups for this occasion:

Austria
Chile
China
Egypt
Oman
Poland
Scotland
USA

“Internet hosting the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 in Oman is each an honor and a testomony to our dedication to advancing hockey within the area. We’re thrilled to welcome groups and followers from world wide to expertise Oman’s ardour for this sport. This match marks a big milestone for Hockey Oman, and we look ahead to an thrilling show of expertise and sportsmanship on our house floor”, mentioned Hockey Oman Chairman Dr. Marwan Juma Al Juma.

Commenting on the announcement, FIH President Tayyab Ikram mentioned: “Oman is the nation of the “firsts”! Internet hosting very efficiently the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup and now the very first FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2! The worldwide hockey group may witness the fantastic hospitality of our Omani hosts throughout our FIH Congress, and all of the collaborating groups can count on the identical. It is going to be a tremendous occasion in an impressive hockey venue. Thanks, Oman!”

The hosts of the ladies’s occasion can be introduced quickly.

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