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Silva named head of Rink Hockey European Technical Commission

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Agostinho Silva has been appointed chairman of the Rink Hockey European Technical Commission by the World

after an agreement with President of World Skate Europe, Fernando Claro and the chairman of the Rink Hockey

Technical Commission, Carmelo Paniagua.Agostingho Silva's role will deal with event organisation for rink hockey

competitions ©World SkateHe will also become a member of the the Rink Hockey International Technical

representing Europe.Two other members have been appointed by Claro, after suggestion by Silva, to the Rink Hockey



FIH extends second season of Hockey Pro League through to June 2021

  • Hockey

The second season of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Pro League has been extended through

postponed to be held and raises the chances of the season being completed.The third season of the FIH Hockey

We all believe we have found the correct path forward regarding the current edition of the FIH Hockey


Beijing 2022 highlight refrigeration systems among key sustainability initiatives

  • Beijing 2022

Beijing 2022 have published a video highlighting how their refrigeration systems are aiding sustainability initiatives to mark Earth Day.

environment, will be used at the speed skating, figure skating and short track venues, as well as the ice hockey

training centres.A low global warming potential refrigerant will also be installed at the ice hockey


Long-serving French ice hockey player to coach under-20 national team

  • Ice Hockey

France's long-serving ice hockey national team player Yorick Treille has been appointed as the country's

Replacing Pierre Pousse in the position, Treille takes over ahead of the International Ice Hockey Federation

Division I Group B in the 2020-2021 season.The French juniors compete in the third tier of world ice hockey

Bozon, when the junior programme ends for the season in February.He represented France at 13 IIHF Ice Hockey


Top Dutch football league likely to be cancelled with mass gathering bans extended

  • Football

The Netherlands' top football league, Eredivisie, is facing a season cancellation with mass gathering bans being extended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

to date, resulting in the deaths of more than 4,000 people.Elsewhere in the country, the Royal Dutch Hockey

relegation will occur from the 2019-20 season.It has also mentioned the cancellation of the International Hockey

League (FIH) Hockey Pro League matches in the country from June 19 to 21 as they were set to play Germany


Investec to end sponsorship deal with England and Great Britain Hockey

  • Hockey

Investec will end their partnership with England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey after nine years when

the sport in the country has increased by 90 per cent with record crowds watching the International Hockey

been given but it comes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Investec's sponsorship of the top-tier Women's Hockey

at our events and enabled the sport to reach new audiences," England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey

We would like to thank them for everything they have given our sport & for helping hockey to grow

Now, ahead of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics next year, Great Britain Hockey and England Hockey must



Another important milestone for Chengdu 2021 sports complex completed

  • Chengdu 2021

An important part of the 2021 Chengdu Summer University Games sports complex has been completed with the structure of the Phoenix Mountain stadium being built due to open after the Games.

venue will meet the standards of the National Basketball Association and will also be able to host ice hockey


British Olympians recreate sports at home for a good cause

  • Olympics

British Olympic athletes are recreating sports at home and sharing the results on video platform TikTok under the hashtag "#IsolationGames".

Those taking part include hockey player Sam Ward, gymnastics gold medallist Max Whitlock, snowboarder

Team GB Hockey player @sam_ward13 has been holding his own ##IsolationOlympics.


FIH becomes affiliate member of EMEA Synthetic Turf Council

  • Hockey

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has become an an affiliate member of the EMEA Synthetic Turf

role in the drive towards more sustainable and durable surfaces".The FIH launched new standards for hockey

a move towards the use of surfaces which do not require water.It is mandatory for all international hockey

Playing on synthetic turf has made hockey the fast, exciting and technically skilful game now played


Ice hockey coach who resigned over racism lands KHL job

  • Ice Hockey

Ice hockey coach Bill Peters, who resigned from his role as Calgary Flames head coach last year after

racially abused one of his players a decade beforehand, has been given a new job in the Kontinental Hockey

Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, signing a two-year contract.The Canadian resigned from his role with the National Hockey

charge of the Canadian national team, with his crowning achievement winning the 2016 International Ice Hockey


OFI Dare to Believe circuit challenge launched

  • EOC

The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) launched a circuit challenge video as part of their Dare to Believe campaign.

 Team Ireland Olympic rower Claire Lambe, race walker Brendan Boyce and hockey player Shane O’Donoghue


Former industrial district receives further investment before Beijing 2022

  • Beijing 2022

Beijing's New Shougang Area, once home to the country's largest steel company, is to receive investment in cultural projects to boost the site ahead of the city's hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

with the snowboarding venue being used permanently for the sport after the Games.A new stadium for ice hockey


FISU releases updated Winter World University Games statistics book

  • Universiade

Ahead of the Winter Universiade in 2021, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) has updated its Winter World University Games (WUG) statistics book.

launched, the competition featured just six disciplines - Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ice hockey