Lausanne, Switzerland – With only one month to go till the inaugural version of the FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2 Oman 2025, pleasure is reaching fever pitch within the hockey world. From February 17 to 23, Muscat, Oman, will play host to this groundbreaking event, marking a major milestone for rising hockey nations.
A New Chapter for Worldwide Hockey
The FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2 represents a contemporary alternative for eight bold groups, ranked under the groups taking part in within the FIH Hockey Nations Cup to make their mark on the worldwide stage. The event is greater than only a competitors; it’s a pathway for these groups to ascend to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup and thru it finally to the FIH Hockey Professional League, providing them an opportunity to check their mettle in opposition to among the greatest within the sport.
The Groups Set to Compete
This inaugural occasion will see eight groups battling it out for the title and promotion to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in 2026.
Pool A: Egypt, Chile, China, Poland
Pool B: Austria, Oman, Scotland, United States
The Groups Set to Compete
This inaugural occasion will see eight groups battling it out for the title and promotion to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in 2026.
Pool A: Egypt, Chile, China, Poland
Pool B: Austria, Oman, Scotland, United States
These groups, hailing from various hockey areas, will convey their distinctive kinds and techniques to the sphere, promising an exhilarating show of hockey.
Event Format
The competitors kicks off with pool matches, the place groups are divided into two teams of 4. Every crew will play in opposition to each different crew of their pool, striving to safe a spot within the semi-finals. From there, the highest two groups from every pool will advance to the knockout stage, culminating within the grand remaining on February 23, the place the first-ever FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2 champion might be topped.
Oman: A Excellent Host
Oman’s vibrant capital, Muscat, is gearing as much as welcome athletes, officers, and followers from across the globe. The nation has been investing in hockey infrastructure and improvement, having hosted the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers and the inaugural version of the FIH Hockey5s World Cup in 2024, making it a perfect venue for such a prestigious occasion. The native organizing committee, alongside the Oman Hockey Affiliation, has been working tirelessly to make sure a world-class expertise for all members.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram, talking in regards to the upcoming inaugural version of the FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup 2, mentioned: “The FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 presents a singular alternative for groups ranked just under the FIH Hockey Nations Cup to showcase their expertise in a world competitors. This new occasion permits us to additional promote progress and competitiveness inside the sport as we convey worldwide publicity to increasingly nations world wide. I’m positive their performances is not going to solely spotlight the ability and expertise they possess, but additionally set a brand new benchmark for future editions of the competitors.
On behalf of FIH, I want to categorical our sincerest gratitude to the Sultanate of Oman and specifically His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, as nicely the Native Organising Committee led by the Oman Hockey Federation Chairman, Dr. Marwan Juma Al Juma, for welcoming us as soon as extra of their stunning nation.”
Rashad Al Fazari of the Oman nationwide crew mentioned: “Collaborating within the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 in Oman is a major second for us, significantly as we encounter some groups for the primary time. Internet hosting this event & Competing earlier than our residence crowd fills us with immense delight and motivation.”
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