Archive · 3 Sep 2026
FIH Launches Youth Hockey5s World Cup in Egypt
The International Hockey Federation is creating a new world tournament for young Hockey5s players.
The first tournament will happen in Ismailia, Egypt, in December 2026.
Hockey5s is a shorter and faster version of hockey.
The event gives young players from all continents a chance to compete internationally.
It was created after hockey was not included as a medal sport at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Players and team staff will also learn about hockey skills, Olympic values, wellbeing and leadership.
Young officials and umpires will receive experience through a leadership program.
FIH says the tournament will help more young people discover hockey and support the sport’s growth.
The International Hockey Federation announced the first FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup.
The inaugural tournament will take place in Ismailia, Egypt, from December 7 to 12, 2026.
The event was created after hockey was excluded as a medal sport from the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.
It will combine Hockey5s competition with education, leadership, wellbeing and athlete-development programs.
Athlete and team staff programs are scheduled for December 7–9, including talent, leadership and officiating activities.
- Who
- The International Hockey Federation, young hockey players, team staff, officials and umpires.
- What
- The FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup is being launched as a new global youth tournament.
- When
- The inaugural edition is scheduled for December 7–12, 2026; development programs are planned for December 7–9.
- Where
- Ismailia, Egypt.
- Why
- To provide young players with an international pathway after hockey was designated a non-medal Engagement Sport at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, and to support athlete development and global hockey growth.
- Organizer
- International Hockey Federation (FIH)
- First edition
- FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup
- Host city and country
- Ismailia, Egypt
- Tournament dates
- December 7–12, 2026
- Format
- Hockey5s
- Development programs
- Athlete Talent Camp and Youth Leadership Camp
- Development focus
- Skills, tactics, Olympic values, wellbeing, leadership and officiating