Three days ahead of the 50th FIH Statutory Congress, the FIH Executive Board (EB) convened today in Doha, Qatar, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram.

The global hockey community will come together in Doha, Qatar, for the landmark 50th FIH Statutory Congress taking place on 24 October 2026. This important biennial gathering will bring together representatives of the global hockey family to address key matters relating to the governance and future development of the sport. The programme (see schedule below) will also feature the FIH Award Ceremony, during which the winners of the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2026 will be revealed, as well as a National Associations Forum and a meeting of the FIH Executive Board.