Mixed gender on field umpiring for the very first time at an Olympic Games!

True to its resolute policy for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that, for the first time in its Olympic history, mixed gender on-field umpiring teams will be officiating in some matches at the Paris 2024 Olympic hockey tournaments. 

Whilst mixed gender umpiring has become a regular occurrence at FIH events in recent years, this had not been the case at previous Olympic Games.

This welcomed move is very timely as Paris 2024 will be the very first gender equal Olympic Games across all sports.

FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Gender equality is anchored into hockey’s DNA, and FIH won’t miss any opportunity to promote it. With the introduction of mixed gender on field umpiring at the Olympics, FIH is showcasing once more its determination towards a more gender equal sport, and society. I would like to congratulate and thank again all umpires that have been selected for these Olympic Games. They have all our support, and I wish them a wonderful Olympic experience!”.

The umpiring team in Paris has a 50/50 gender split, part of a similarly equal split across the hockey International Technical Official team participating at the Games.

The full list of Officials for the Paris 2024 Olympics hockey tournaments is available here.

The hockey competitions at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 take place from Saturday 27 July to Friday 9 August. Both the men’s and women’s competitions feature 12 teams, split into two pools of six ahead of quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches. For more information about the hockey competitions at Paris 2024, visit Olympics.Hockey.