England hockey

FIH Interim Senior Operations Director: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the appointment of Mike Joyce, who had been heading the Education and Development Department of the sport's world governing body for the last seven years, as its new Director General.

Himself a hockey player and coach with the English and Swiss Hockey Associations, he brings a wealth of experience in sports and the Olympic movement, which involves, among others, roles at the International Olympic Committee, FIH, and England Hockey. He is also a former Chair of the GAISF Membership Commission.

As part of his responsibilities, Mike Joyce will focus on strategic work, lead the FIH Team, and ensure the implementation of the decisions and policies of the FIH Congress, Executive Board, and President, the FIH informed in a release on Friday.