If the vision of the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) president becomes a reality, Barbados could turn into a regional hub for the sport.
While in Barbados last week visiting local sports officials, FIH president Leandro Negre said the island already had good infrastructure.
“We need Barbados as a regional hockey centre with a hockey academy here. You have a good hockey venue,” Negre said.
“This means the academy can provide services not only for Barbados but also for the neighbours regarding the promotion of umpires, the promotion of coaches, with seminars and courses and also officials, because we need officials – technical officials and judges.”
Hockey hope
Previous article
Next article
Related Articles
The historic firsts of the 2026 election
Winners up and down the 2026 ballot will make history this year, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, including the...
Eden Lodge Primary suspends classes after teachers fall ill
Classes at the Eden Lodge primary school have been suspended after reports of teachers falling ill. It is...
Kothdiwala takes seat in Senate
Khaleel Kothdiwala today attended his first sitting in the Senate at the Upper House since being sworn in...
Barbadian Yemi Knight wins ecofeminist award at COP17
Barbadian environmental advocate Yemi Knight has won second prize at the 2026 Young Ecofeminist International Awards, held during...


