Fiji Hockey Federation

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The Fiji Hockey Federation (FHF) is the governing body of field hockey in Fiji, Oceania. Its headquarters are in Suva, Fiji. It is affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (IHF) and the Oceania Hockey Federation (OCF).

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Dr Robin Mitchell is the president of Hockey Association of Fiji and Mrs Valerie Finau is the general secretary. [1]

History

2016

Round 1 of 2016 Men Hockey World League Round and 2016 Women Hockey World League Round was held in Suva, Fiji from 27 June to 2 July 2016. Fiji took the top spot in men's as well as women's category. Dutta Leevan scored the maximum (23) goals in men's category and Dutta Tiara took the honors in the women's (27). [2]

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References

  1. "Fiji Hockey Federation - Information" (PDF). Post SV. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  2. "Hockey World League ROUND-1". FIH. Retrieved 18 September 2016.