Synopsis
In Lausanne, Switzerland, officials from the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee and FIH reviewed the preparations for the upcoming FIH World Cup set to take place in 2026. Key discussions focused on organization, sustainability, and collaboration between the two host nations.Key Takeaways
- Preparations for the 2026 FIH World Cup are underway.
- FIH expresses gratitude to Belgium and the Netherlands for co-hosting.
- Focus on sustainability and inclusion for a lasting legacy.
- Collaboration between host nations enhances the event.
- The World Cup will showcase top hockey talent.
Lausanne (Switzerland), March 13 (NationPress) Members of the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee, along with officials from the International Hockey Federation (FIH), assessed the preparations for the 2026 FIH World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.
A delegation from the Dutch and Belgian Hockey Associations engaged in a two-day meeting at FIH’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to address critical topics pertaining to the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup in 2026, as announced by FIH on Thursday.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram expressed gratitude, stating: “On behalf of FIH and myself, I wish to extend our appreciation to our friends from Belgium and the Netherlands for co-hosting the next edition of our most esteemed event in 2026. We are excited to leverage the exceptional expertise from these two prominent hockey nations.”
“It was a pleasure to host the delegation led by the CEOs of the Belgian and Dutch Hockey Associations, Serge Pilet and Erik Gerritsen respectively. This meeting provided a fantastic platform to discuss strategic initiatives and operational aspects, while also emphasizing sustainability and inclusion to ensure a lasting legacy from this World Cup for both hockey and society,” he added.
Erik Gerritsen, CEO of the Dutch Hockey Association, commented, “It was invaluable to convene all stakeholders at the same table to advance towards a successful World Cup in 2026! This event will be an opportunity for collaboration beyond borders.”
Serge Pilet, CEO of Hockey Belgium, noted, “We successfully addressed numerous organizational issues, resulting in critical decisions. We are more convinced than ever that our partnership with the Dutch federation for this dual-gender World Cup will showcase hockey to the world in a spectacular, innovative, and unforgettable manner.”
The FIH Hockey World Cup Netherlands-Belgium 2026 (scheduled from 15-30 August 2026) will feature the finest male and female hockey athletes globally.
