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FIH launches first-ever Youth Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Egypt Image Source: IANS
FIH Launches First-ever Youth Hockey5s World Cup To Be Held In Egypt
Youth Hockey5s World Cup: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the launch of the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup, with the inaugural edition set to be held in Ismailia, Egypt, from December 7 to 12, 2026.
The tournament has been launched to provide an opportunity for young players in the shorter format of hockey after it was dropped from the Youth Olympic Games.
"Following the postponement of the Youth Olympic Games in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent decision for hockey to feature as a non-medal Engagement Sport at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, FIH has created a new global event to ensure that the world's most promising young players continue to enjoy a meaningful international pathway," the sport's global govertning body informed in a release on Thursday.
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