Lausanne, Switzerland: ASOIF’s (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations) fourth governance review of its member federations – published yesterday – has confirmed the steady progress made by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in terms of good governance.

Indeed, FIH has scored higher marks than ever before in every section (Transparency, Integrity, Democracy, Development and Control Mechanisms), leading to an overall increase of 16 points compared to the last review (2019-20).

With a total of 149 points, FIH tops Group B and is only 1 point away from Group A2.

We’re particularly pleased with the following comments from ASOIF:

  • FIH has done a significant work in important areas including gender equality, safeguarding and also outsourcing anti-doping to the ITA (International Testing Agency)
  • FIH has successfully delivered an online Genery Assembly (Congress)
  • FIH performed well on the new indicators for 2021-22: action is being taken to increase the diversity of the Executive Board, support is being provided to enhance the governance of members and there is an established risk management programme
  • FIH achieved the “Top 10” in 9 out of 33 indicators assessed in this way

Further, it’s worth noting that ASOIF cites FIH as an example of good governance practice in numerous areas such as gender balance, diversity at Board and Committee level, the electoral process and rules, election campaigning rules, the implementation of a Code of Ethics or an Ethics Committee with independent representation.

FIH CEO Thierry Weil said: “This review confirms that the determination, work and efforts of FIH to become a leader in terms of good governance are being recognized. Of course, there is room for improvement. Therefore, we will keep on working on the areas where we can do better and will engage with ASOIF in this regard as well.”

The aim of the ASOIF governance review is to promote and ensure a culture of good governance within the international federations and help drive continuous progress.

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