46th Congress of the International Hockey Federation

46th FIH Congress to be held in New Delhi from Oct 30 to Nov 3

Question: Where will the 46th Congress of the International Hockey Federation be organized during October 30 to November 3, 2018?
(a) Patiala
(b) Mumbai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Scotland
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • During October 30 and November 3, 2018, the 46th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will be held in New Delhi.
  • This is the first FIH Congress under the leadership of World Hockey Federation President Narinder Batra.
  • It is worth mentioning that former Hockey India president Narinder Batra was elected as the non-European FIH president last year.
  • This biennial event will last for four days and will include meetings, social events, networking opportunities and presentations.
  • The Congress, represented by National Associations, will also decide the roadmap of the future, including the 10-year strategy to operate the status of hockey as a global scheme of FIH.
  • It is known that India will host the men’s Hockey World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 28 November to 16 December next year.
  • The International Hockey Federation was founded in 1924 and it’s headquarter is located in Scotland.

Reference:
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