RIYADH: The Saudi Hockey Federation said on Sunday it had held “productive discussions” at the recent general assembly in Muscat which hosted both the Asian and the International Hockey Federation.
This year’s assembly, which finished on Saturday, marked the 100th anniversary of the International Hockey Federation’s founding.
The Kingdom’s delegation was led by Mohammed Al-Mandeel, chairman at the Saudi federation, alongside Ahmed Al-Jeaidan, vice president, and board member Reham Al-Ajroush.
The assembly provided an opportunity for member nations to collaborate and discuss the sport’s strategic development globally.
The Saudi representatives held discussions with key figures, including Tayyab Ikram, president of the International Hockey Federation, and Marwan Al-Juma, president of the Oman Hockey Federation.
The delegation also met several other international federation leaders. The meetings focused on shared goals for advancing hockey in the region and beyond.
A highlight of the visit was the delegation’s review of Oman Hockey Federation’s stadium facilities, during which the members observed pitch preparation and recent infrastructure improvements.
The Saudi delegation also attended a women’s hockey match in Oman, gaining valuable insight into the development of female participation in the sport and the strides being made in promoting gender inclusivity.
