The International Hockey Federation has partnered with Hero MotoCorp for a five year period, to drive hockey's global growth. Hero MotoCorp becomes FIH’s Global Leadership Partner, and confirms its strong, long-term engagement with global hockey.
The partnership starts immediately and includes all FIH events for the next 5 years, including the FIH Hockey World Cup, the FIH Hockey Pro League, the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, the FIH Hockey5s World Cup or the FIH Hockey Nations Cup.
Dr. Pawan Munjal and Tayyab Ikram met on the side-lines of the ongoing Paris Olympics to discuss the collaboration.
"As the world gathers for the Olympic Games, I am proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for the next five years. This collaboration highlights one of the most significant international sports alliances. In India, hockey symbolizes national pride and heritage," Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp said.
“Hero MotoCorp is committed to elevating hockey's prominence, with upcoming global events in India playing a pivotal role. We aim to inspire youth worldwide with values of respect, equality, diversity, sustainability, and fair play, ensuring hockey's spirit shines brightly across the globe,” he added.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: "“In my personal name and on behalf of FIH, I would like to express the sincerest gratitude of the global hockey community to Hero MotoCorp, and in particular its Executive Chairman Dr. Pawan Munjal, whom we had the pleasure to welcome at the Paris 2024 Olympics hockey events."