FIH President Tayyab Ikram addressed the media in Muscat, Oman on his arrival within the metropolis forward of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.
“The Sultanate of Oman has reached a terrific milestone by internet hosting a globally important hockey match. Congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for his management in offering a platform for this sport inside the area. The match represents a singular second for Oman, which has taken this vital initiative for the primary time”, the FIH President stated.
He additionally congratulated Oman Hockey President Dr Marwan Juma Al Juma and his group for offering a best-in-class infrastructure inside a file time. He added: “The match is a dream come true for a lot of athletes, given its significance to each their skilled and private lives.” He additionally emphasised the importance of getting the world’s finest groups taking part within the match, together with the World Champions, because it supplies a terrific alternative for everybody in Oman. The FIH President prolonged his gratitude to the hosts and all companions who’ve at all times lent help to supply one of the best platform for athletes. He lauded the venue’s state-of-the-art premises and good infrastructure, noting that it has every thing obligatory to fulfill the necessities of top-level competitors: “This venue can simply accommodate the skilled necessities of broadcast and different requirements for top-level competitors.”
“FIH has plans to construct hockey academies worldwide, the place groups can prepare and go to youth improvement facilities. Oman will definitely be one of many precedence nations within the FIH empowerment and engagement technique and there shall be an academy right here too”, President Ikram revealed.
Oman Hockey President Dr. Marwan additionally joined the press convention and stated: “The qualifying occasion is a really important occasion for Oman. We’re on the similar degree as different hosts. This stadium is without doubt one of the world’s finest stadiums that may host worldwide occasions and we’re working with the expat communities in Oman to get the stadiums full.’
The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier in Muscat, Oman shall be performed from 15 to 21 January 2024. It entails eight groups -Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Nice Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand and Pakistan – that shall be competing for 3 spots for the Olympic Video games Paris 2024.
