| Hockey World Cup 2010 in India Status : June 2009 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed India as host of the 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup.
FIH reported that 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup will be held in New Delhi as Indian hockey officials have sorted out their internal problems.
FIH president Leandro Negre said that as Indian Hockey has solved all
their internal problems including the merger of their women's and men's
federations of hockey, they are now ready to host this prestigious
tournament. Agreed dates for the tournament : 28th February - 13th March 2010. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced during a special press conference on Wednesday, 7th Nov. 2007, that FIH’s premier event,the 12th Men’s Hockey World Cup, played by the 12 top nations, will in principle be staged in New Delhi over two weeks in February 2010 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Hockey Stadium. The Hockey World Cup was first held in Barcelona, Spain in 1971, when Pakistan won the title. Since then the event has travelled to nine countries and seen five different winners. India hosted the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 1982 in Mumbai. --------- Representatives
of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Indian Olympic
Association (IOA) met in Hyderabad on 17 and 18 July, 2008 in
conjunction with the 6th Men’s Junior Asia Cup. One of the main items of discussion was the FIH Men’s World Cup 2010, and the following statement was made : "The FIH and the IOA are delighted to announce that agreement has been concluded to host the Men’s World Cup in 2010 in Delhi, India, at the new National Hockey Stadium, presently being totally renovated to create one of the finest hockey stadiums in the world. The Stadium will also be the venue of the hockey competition of the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The World Cup will be organized as a joint venture between the FIH and the IOA. Both organizations have agreed that all profits will be reinvested in the project Promoting Indian Hockey - FIH Men’s World Cup 2010". --------------- WGMA, after discussion with FIH in 2008, decided not to hold their next GM World Cup tournament in India in 2010. Agreement has since been reached with Western Province Hockey Union in Cape Town, South Africa to hold the tournament in Cape Town in September 2010 (see separate details). ----------------------- |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leandro Negre elected as FIH President 29 November 2008  Leandro Negre is the new President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The Spanish sports administrator was elected during the FIH Congress in Los Angeles, USA on Saturday for a four years term. Negre received more votes that his opponent Els van Breda Vriesman, Netherlands who has been the FIH President since 2001. A total of 89 National Associations were present at the FIH Congress. Negre, President of the European Hockey Federation before being elected as FIH President, was delighted with the result ‘I am very happy to be elected and I would like to thank the National Associations for voting for me’, Negre said. WGMA Comment Leandro is a great friend and supporter of Veterans hockey, and has been of great assistance to WGMA as EHF President in recent years, encouraging the further development of Veterans Over 60s hockey in Europe. He also helped us in organising the first ever Grand Masters European Cup tournament to be held in Spain in March 2008, by introducing us to his local club, Junior FC in Sant Cugat, Barcelona, and the tournament with his assistance proved to be a great success. We are sure that WGMA (and IMHA for Masters Over 40s hockey) will continue to receive his support in furthering the organisation of Veterans hockey throughout the world. Thanks must also be extended to the former President, Els van Breda Vriesman, for her invaluable assistance in obtaining official recognition of WGMA by the FIH in 2006 - she has been a keen supporter of Masters and Grand Masters hockey development for many years. Further Appointments Besides the election of Leandro Negre as President, Annabel Dillon (SIN) was re-elected as Vice President. Furthermore, Anne Ellis (WAL), Renita Garard (AUS), Sue Neill (CAN) were re-elected as FIH Executive Board Member, while Stephan Abel (GER) and Jan Albers (NED) were elected as new FIH Executive Board Members. Outgoing Executive Board Members Rosa de Massa (ARG) and Wolfgang Rommel (GER) received the award as FIH Member of Honor. | |
| In Memoriam ---------- Jan ten Hoopen 1913-2009 Founder and Honorary President of the Zestigplussers  We
are sad to announce the death of Jan ten Hoopen. Jan was the founding
father of Over 60s hockey in the Netherlands and played in the Dutch
national Over 50 league until the age of 74. At the end of that season
he arranged a gathering of all his hockeyfriends from around the
country who were still playing and who were over 60 years young. This
was a great success and the following year, 1989, Jan felt the need to
establish something more permanent and founded the NHC “De
Zestigplussers”. During the first year a group of 45 players met
regularly around the country and played a couple of games amongst
themselves. In June 2009 the club celebrated its 20th Anniversary and
now, as a member of the KNHB (the Royal Netherlands Hockey Board),it
has over 450 active members. Bernard
Verbunt, WGMA Vice-President Europe and former President of the
Zestigplussers, paid this tribute to his long-time friend: Jan
was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, and made it his main
purpose to let friendship and sportsmanship prevail at all times. Among
his many friends were people like Philip Lach de Bère, Jan Vis and
Johan Ignatius and he had excellent contacts in England, Belgium and
France, permitting Jan to export his idea to other countries. The first
international match took place in Brussels back in February 1990. We
all recall the fine tournaments in Lille, Kortrijk, Bussum and
Rotterdam were Jan was very much present, enjoying in his own gentle
way being part of the hockey family. Jan continued playing well past his 85th birthday and enjoyed very much being among his many friends. We are all indebted to him in one way or the other, especially myself. As one of his successors , I could always seek his advice and was rewarded with sound ideas. Jan will always be remembered for what he was, a true and loyal friend! Over 60s hockey now has a significant position in world hockey with over 3.500 players in 12 countries, and is organised by the World Grand Masters Association, officially recognised by the FIH. Jan ten Hoopen’s baby has grown up quickly and is in good health. His spirit, enthusiasm and sportmanship will always be remembered. |
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