News Summary:
On August 12, 2026, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced a multi-year global partnership with Indian conglomerate JSW Sports, making it an FIH Global Partner, with the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 serving as its inaugural major event. This followed Channel 4's securing of exclusive broadcast rights on August 11, 2026, for the 2026 FIH World Cup home nations men’s and women’s matches, including all England and Scotland Women’s and England and Wales Men’s group matches and beyond, which will be shown live on Channel 4 Sport YouTube for UK audiences. Earlier, on July 17, 2026, FIH President Tayyab Ikram chaired a Development Forum in Oman, bringing together 14 Member National Associations to shape the future of hockey through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development under the FIH Empowerment & Engagement Strategy. Previously, India prepared to test its resources ahead of two major assignments, opening their campaign against the Netherlands in the European leg of the ongoing FIH Pro League on June 13, 2026. On May 27, 2026, India had announced a 24-member men's hockey squad for this European leg of the FIH Pro League, with Harmanpreet Singh returning as captain for games against the Netherlands, Germany, England, and Pakistan.
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