Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the appointment of the new FIH Athletes Committee, which will be co-chaired by Camila Caram of Chile and PR Sreejesh of India.
The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a crucial consultative body, making recommendations to various FIH bodies and working on athlete-related initiatives such as health and welfare, anti-doping, and career preparation. It also plays a significant role in liaising with other sports organizations, including the Athletes’ Commission of the IOC, to promote the development of hockey worldwide.
The newly appointed members of the Athletes Committee bring a diverse range of experiences and expertise to their roles:
Camila Caram (Chile – PAHF): Co-Chair and Athletes Committee Representative in the Executive Board
PR Sreejesh (India – AHF): Co-Chair and Leading person for planning and meetings
Matt Swann (Australia – OHF): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Competitions Committee
Catherine Fabiano (Fiji – OHF): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Umpiring Committee
Jacqueline Mwangi (Kenya – AfHF): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Technical Officials Committee
Mohamed Mea (South Africa – AfHF): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Juliani Mohamad Din (Malaysia – AHF): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Education Committee
Marlena Rybacha (Poland – EH): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Health and Safety Committee
Cesar Garcia (Mexico – PAHF): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Rules Committee
FIH President Tayyab Ikram expressed his excitement about the new appointments, emphasizing the FIH’s commitment to prioritizing athletes’ welfare and engagement. He welcomed the new members and highlighted the pivotal role of the Athletes Committee in shaping the future of hockey.
Newly appointed co-chair PR Sreejesh expressed his honor at being part of the committee and his eagerness to work for the betterment of hockey players worldwide. Co-chair Camila Caram also expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to be a strong advocate for athletes’ voices.
With the appointment of these distinguished individuals, the FIH Athletes Committee is poised to drive positive change and ensure the continued growth and development of hockey on the global stage.