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4 Apr 2014

International Hockey Federation announces Loughborough University as Innovation Partner

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced today Loughborough University as its official Innovation Partner.

The partnership will deliver significant added value to the FIH as well as driving innovation in the sport of hockey.

The FIH will look to utilise the significant expertise and resource of Loughborough University to proactively driver its strategic objectives and expand its delivery capability.

Peter Keen, Director of Sport at Loughborough University said:

“Naturally I am delighted that we will be working in partnership with the International Hockey Federation (FIH). I believe this agreement to provide our knowledge and expertise across a wide range of academic disciplines will enhance the sport of hockey and increase interest globally.

“This agreement is timely for us as we look we look to extend our reputation for sport at Loughborough.  Working in partnership with such a progressive world governing body will undoubtedly help us to raise our international profile and further build our association with such a significant global and Olympic sport.”

Read the full press release.