Dr. Michelle Dianne Holt, OD, has been awarded the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer for her exceptional service in the field of Medicine.
With more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Holt has become a leading figure not only in healthcare but also in the advancement of sports and sports medicine in Jamaica.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) President, Mr. Tayyab Ikram, attended the 25th Ordinary Congress of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) held in Ismailia, Egypt, as part of his ongoing commitment to strengthen engagement and development across all regions of the hockey world.
The XII Central American Games are about to begin, and Guatemala will have the privilege of hosting this important regional competition for the very first time. But this is no coincidence; their selection goes hand in hand with the growth the country has shown in recent years and the constant effort of its athletes to excel in every tournament they enter. This event will kick off on October 18.
The world's best hockey nations, 16 in the men's competition and the same number in the women's, will compete for the world title in Belgium and the Netherlands during the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in August next year. The exact match times for both host countries in the group stages were revealed today, marking the start of the first round of ticket sales. The Red Lions and Red Panthers will play their group matches in Wavre, in the brand-new Belfius Hockey Arena. The iconic Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam will be the Dutch home base.
High-performance competition begins at a young age. The Junior Pan American Games held in Asunción will be remembered by many as their first major official tournament. For others, perhaps already with senior-level experience, it was a chance to step up as leaders and guide the younger players.
The last day of the men’s tournament in Asunción 2025 delivered excitement from start to finish, with decisive matches for every position in the standings and a spectacular finale to close out an unforgettable event.
August 17 in Asunción was marked by thrilling matches and high-level competition, with the semifinals and the 5th to 8th place matches deciding the final standings in the tournament.
The August 16 matchday at the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games delivered excitement and key definitions in men’s hockey. With intense battles for the 5th–8th places and decisive semifinals, the teams that will play for gold are now confirmed.
The excitement at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción reached new heights today as the semifinalists in the men’s hockey tournament were confirmed. With intense matches and impressive performances, fans were treated to a day full of action, skill, and strategy.
The second day of competition at the Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025 marked the long-awaited start of the women’s hockey tournament. With the Estadio Mundialista as the stage, four matches kicked off the group phase in a day full of decisive wins, historic rivalries, and a tense finale.
Junior Pan American Games - Asuncion 2025
Argentina dominated from start to finish to beat the USA 3-0 and hoist the Pan American Cup for the seventh-straight time.
Argentina put away 10 goals on USA to dominate their way to a fourth-straight Pan American Cup and, ultimately, book their ticket to the 2026 FIH World Cup.
Canada and Uruguay battled to bronze at the 2025 Pan American Cups, each earning hard-fought wins over Chile in front of passionate crowds. While Canada repeated their podium finish in a gritty 2-1 win, Uruguay made history with their first-ever medal at the continental tournament.
Mexico and Canada both ended their Pan American Cup campaigns with statement wins, as Mexico’s men edged Brazil in a 3-2 shootout thriller to take seventh place, while Canada’s women shut out Mexico 2-0 to secure fifth. Strong finishes from both sides capped off challenging tournaments with positive momentum.
Argentina and USA are headed to the women’s final of the 2025 Pan American Cup, each securing hard-fought semifinal victories. With their wins, both teams have also officially punched their tickets to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
