The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce the appointment of Mike Joyce as its new Director General. Joyce had been heading the Education and Development Department of hockey’s world governing body for the last seven years.

Dreams require hard work. And Uruguay has spent many years chasing theirs. It’s not luck, there’s no magic wand—just consistency, dedication, and a deep love for the sport. Today, they have their own field and, after nearly a decade, will once again host a Pan American event. This July, they’ll welcome participants of the Men's and Women's Field Hockey Pan American Cup, and their only wish is to rise to the occasion.

Very soon, Mexicans will welcome the Qualifier for the Central American and Caribbean Games. Hosting a tournament of this magnitude requires extensive preparation to meet the challenge—and because they know this is the first step toward growing the sport even further in the country.