The International Hockey Federation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Hero MotoCorp for a period of five years.
Through this partnership for the growth of hockey, Hero MotoCorp shall become the Global Leadership Partner of FIH and confirm its strong, long-term commitment to global hockey, as it has been doing in the past 15 years.
The strategic partnership will take the sport to new peaks and increase growth for hockey around the world and inspire love for the game among the new generation from all corners of the world.
Pawan Munjal met Tayyab Ikram on the sidelines of the ongoing Paris Olympics to discuss this collaboration.
Reacting to the pact, Pawan Munjal, executive chairman, Hero MotoCorp said, “As the world gets ready for the Olympic Games, I am delighted to announce that we have extended our 11-year-long partnership with the International Hockey Federation for five more years. This partnership reflects one of the largest international sports partnerships. In India, Hockey represents national pride and heritage. “To inspire all young people around the world with the values of respect, equality, diversity, and sustainability, and fair play, which in turn will guarantee shining bright of the hockey spirit around the globe.”
According to FIH President Tayyab Ikram, “This renewed partnership with Hero MotoCorp is a major boost to the development of hockey, which is something that is the number one mission for FIH across the globe.” We are now able to further our ambitions and objectives for the good of hockey, thanks to the support of Hero MotoCorp. “This partnership comes as a very strong endorsement of the trust and faith that Hero MotoCorp has in FIH and our sport. We share a vision about sport—fostering physical exercise, uniting people, and developing communities. Together we’ll grow! “
“Cooperation starts immediately and includes all events of the FIH in the next 5 years, among others, the FIH Hockey World Cup, the FIH Hockey Pro League, Indoor Hockey World Cup, FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, FIH Hockey5s World Cup, and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup.”.
