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EVENT overview

The FIH Academy presents The FIH World Cup Young Athlete & Ambassador Programme, providing a platform for emerging leaders within the hockey community to present innovative project ideas and contribute to the development of the sport.

This is an Official Side Event for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and includes tickets and a trip to see at least one World Cup Game.

Young Athlete & Ambassadors Programme

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

  • St Martin`s Agora City Resort, Louvain-la-Neuve BEL
  • 24 to 25 August 2026
  • Start 24 August, 10:00 CEST | End 25 August 16:45 CEST
  • FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, Belgium & Netherlands
  • Registration Deadline July 14
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Programme Description

The Young Athlete & Ambassadors Programme provides a platform for emerging leaders within the hockey community to present innovative project ideas and contribute to the development of the sport.


Each National Association is invited to nominate two young ambassadors (male and female) who will have the opportunity to showcase initiatives aimed at growing hockey within their communities. Participants will engage in presentations, discussions, and collaborative sessions, gaining valuable experience in leadership, communication, and project development.


The selected project(s) will receive support through the FIH Engagement & Empowerment (E&E) Programme, enabling participants to further develop and implement their ideas at national or regional level.


Participation in this programme is by invitation

Target Group

FIH will invite National Associations to nominate two young ambassadors, male and female, aged 18 to 25, who will have the opportunity to showcase initiatives aimed at growing hockey within their communities.

The seminar aims to host 16 participants to ensure an interactive and high-quality learning experience.

Registration includes:

  • 2-day in-person programme led by expert presenters, on-site observations and workshop sessions, networking with peers and hockey industry experts
  • 1 night B&B accommodation included, meals are at candidates’ cost
  • All travel costs between country origin and venue to be covered by national association 
  • Entrance to FIH HWC matches on the evening of the 24th
  • Certificate of attendance 
  • Cancelations possible up until 24 July
  • game changers that will inspire you to develop your own Hockey projects and ideas 
  • Meet great young ambassadors from all over the world 
  • Watch the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live on Monday 24th!
  • Registration and Confirmation
  • National Associations are invited  to nominate up to two your ambassadors. If two are nominated, 1 must be female.
  • Participants will be notified of their confirmed place on the programme following the closing date for confirmations of Tuesday 30 June 2026 and will receive further information about the agenda.
  • ENJOY THE WORLD CUP !!
  • Participants are encouraged to arrive earlier or stay longer to enjoy the vibrant hockey atmosphere in Belgium and the Netherlands — and take part in the numerous side events of the World Cup. Tickets for the World Cup can be purchased at this link - 

    FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Belgium & Netherlands | Official Tickets & Info
    Additional accommodation nights should be booked directly with the hotel.