After a presidential term, the evaluations begin. The numbers, the statistics, the charts. What we often call the “hard” side of any assessment. But what about the “soft” side? What do we do with everything that can’t be measured but often carries much greater value? How do we explain the legacy—sometimes intangible—left by those who lead? Alberto “Coco” Budeisky spent 12 years as President of the Pan American Hockey Federation. It wasn’t simply a mix of good and bad moments. It was a journey that reshaped the course of hockey across the continent—and reshaped Coco himself, forever.

It is with deep pride and a great sense of solemnity that the Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) is pleased to announce a momentous moment for the sport in theregion. What for years was a shared vision and a desire, today is consolidated as a tangible project: the prompt construction of the first official hockey field in Guatemala. Which isvery important for the development of Hockey in Central America.

At its final Executive Board meeting of the year, held in the picturesque French town of Évian-les-Bains, across the lake from the Olympic capital, Lausanne, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and its President, Tayyab Ikram, presented IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach with the prestigious FIH Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his remarkable impact on sport and the Olympic Movement.

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.