International Hockey Federation

The Fédération Internationale de Hockey (English: International Hockey Federation), commonly known by the acronym FIH, is the international governing body of field hockey and indoor field hockey. Its headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland. FIH is responsible for field hockey's major international tournaments, notably the Hockey World Cup.

This article is about the governing body of field hockey. For the governing body of ice hockey, see International Ice Hockey Federation.

International Hockey Federation
Fédération Internationale de Hockey
AbbreviationFIH
Formation7 January 1924 (1924-01-07)
Founded atParis, France
TypeSports federation
Legal statusGoverning body of:
Field hockey
Indoor hockey
Hockey5s
PurposeSport governance
HeadquartersLausanne, Switzerland
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
140 national associations
Official language
English, French
President
Tayyab Ikram
CEO
Thierry Weil
Main organ
Congress
AffiliationsInternational Olympic Committee
Websitewww.fih.hockey
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