The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is proud to promote the game of hockey every year. United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace – Held on April 6, the event is an annual celebration of the power of sport to drive social change, community development and promote peace and understanding.
“Sport in general, and hockey in particular, has great potential to bring about positive social change and bring people together. In the challenging world we live in, sport is needed now more than ever. The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace comes at a very timely time. All members of the global hockey community are encouraged to support social development and inclusion through hockey, through their communities or as individuals. I can only encourage active participation in all activities and peace. Together, we can make a difference.” FIH President Tayyab Ikram commented. On the eve of the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace 2024.
Throughout the week, FIH will focus on giving global resonance to stories from around the world that outline the work of hockey's global community to promote social change, development and social inclusion through its digital platforms. I did.
at the center AsiaAmidst the busy streets and vibrant communities of Attock, Pakistan, a ray of hope shines brightly. Ato Hockey Development Project. Over the past three or four years, this effort has been much more than just a sports program. It is a catalyst for change, a vehicle for empowerment, and a symbol of unity.
At the heart of this project is the noble aim of providing training and opportunities to disadvantaged sections of society, especially orphans and refugees. Under the tutelage of dedicated coaches who adhere to the international standards set by FIH, these young learners are not only taught the nuances of the game, but are also groomed to become skilled players who can showcase their talents on the world stage. You can
But the impact of the Attock Hockey Development Project goes far beyond the field of hockey. Recognizing the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty, this project ensures participants receive more than just athletic training. Textbooks, uniforms, and other necessities will be provided, allowing these aspiring athletes to pursue their academic aspirations without hindrance.
Additionally, the project will serve as a beacon to speak out against drug use and raise community awareness. Through ongoing campaigns and initiatives, we aim to steer young minds away from negative influences and guide them towards a path of positive growth.
from OceaniaI hear a voice saying, “.4 Hook up your health” program is impacting communities in the Pacific region. The Oceania Hockey Confederation is a key partner in this collaborative Sport for Development programme, which is currently shared by three countries – Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – and is primarily based on the umbrella organization Team It is funded by the Australian Government under the 'UP'. Team Up's overall goal is to enable everyone to reach their full potential through sport. This includes 13 sports and has his five focus areas: gender, disability, leadership, governance and knowledge.
Our primary goal is for Hook in4 Health's passionate community to live well, learn well, and live well through hockey.
Our work is inclusive, but focused on delivering innovative approaches that create more opportunities for girls, women and people with disabilities. The aim is to increase knowledge and skills to make informed choices about health and well-being, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), self-efficacy and nutrition.
Participation in the hockey community, including boys and men, includes ways of working within local culture, gender equality, safety, inclusion, active lifestyles, health, nutrition, wellbeing, community development, and maintaining healthy relationships. Includes ways to promote and support.
from panamerican continentthis year's focus was on El Salvador Hockey Federation (FESAHOCKEY) Under President Gerson Suarez, the number of hockey schools in the Central American country has increased from 1 to 16 in the past two years, inviting more boys, girls and young people to learn and enjoy ice hockey. Opportunity provided. Sports.
Approximately 175 people from 7 schools and 5 categories participated in the 2023 “Student Hockey League Project” throughout the year. The initiative will continue in 2024 with over 300 boys and girls from 15 of his schools participating in eight different categories.
Gerson emphasizes that these actions aim to be a force for change and peace in childhood and youth in El Salvador through hockey and sports. FESAHOCKEY is grateful for the support of INDES, COES, the Municipal Institute, and the Education Center and is committed to continuing our efforts to expand hockey and provide more opportunities for the youth of El Salvador.
in Africawe learn from the work done Hockey is being brought back to state schools in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city.. Indeed, the return of hockey was extremely important in a city where hockey has traditionally been hugely popular.
Excel Academy of Zimbabwe has therefore embarked on a mission in state schools, with Hillside Primary School as its main target. The school's rich history of developing state and national hockey players made it an ideal candidate for this initiative.
The event, which took place on November 24, 2023, saw incredible enthusiasm and participation from the children. A whopping 200 enthusiastic beginners, ranging in age from 7 to 11, attended his coaching clinics.
Cliff Kaseke, Director of Hockey at Excel Academy and the originator of the initiative, explained the motivation: “It is the human spirit that compels us to share this great sport with all our communities. Seeing the smiles on these children's faces and their enthusiasm for hockey made me want to see the next session. It’s going to be really heartwarming.”
in Europeduring last weekend's Euro Hockey League. sustainability A meeting was held bringing together key stakeholders with the aim of finding significant ways to improve the sustainability of the hockey world.
The meeting was attended by tournament organizers, sponsors, players, interested parties, Eurohockey staff and Eurohockey President Marcos Hofmann, who shared knowledge and presented our sustainability efforts. .
Oliver van Nieuwenhuizen was also one of the speakers, outlining how his organization The Wave is spearheading efforts in the Netherlands. Wave's mission is to achieve a world without plastic waste, but also to spark a movement of mass awareness and action by sports stakeholders.
In fact, consciousness was created on the big screen during every intermission of the 20 EHL games played this past weekend. A video was shown featuring Dutch international stars Gyp Janssen, Elcemiek Zandi, Marijn Veen and Pinoke coach Jesse Maheu. They outlined all the ways the event is working to reduce, reuse and recycle.
“We see sport and hockey as a great opportunity to bring people together, raise awareness and strive to make our respective fields a little bit better,” van Nieuwenhuizen said.
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