Doha, Qatar, October 26, 2026: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, was honoured with the FIH President’s Award on Saturday, October 24.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram announced the presentation of the President's Award to Sheikh Joaan at the opening ceremony of the 50th FIH Congress in Doha.
The Congress brought together delegates from the global hockey community and was attended by Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry, in a video address to delegates, said that hockey holds a “proud place” in the Olympic movement, and praised the International Hockey Federation for moving the sport forward, promoting gender equality, strengthening sustainability and embracing new opportunities to connect with fans and young people in the digital age.
In his opening address, the FIH President said: “We aim to remain relevant for future generations, keeping athletes at the heart of everything we do and enhancing hockey’s profile within the Olympic movement.
“I would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the Qatar Olympic Committee for being such wonderful hosts,” he added.
During the Congress, the membership of the Lebanese Hockey Federation was accepted, increasing the total number of FIH members to 147.
Thailand’s Chuenchanok Nin Siriwat was also elected to the FIH Executive Board as an Ordinary Member.
On the sidelines of the Congress, FIH President Ikram met H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation and Member of the QOC Board of Directors.
