FIH Hockey Pro League Season 2 extended by one year

Lausanne, April 24

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday extended the second edition of the Pro League by one year till June 2021 after a slew of matches were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Season 2 was set to run from January to June 2020 and around one third of the matches were completed by early March before the escalating Covid-19 crisis brought the competition to a standstill.

The FIH said the decision was reached after agreement with 11 participating countries, including India.

India are currently fourth on the table with 10 points from two wins and as many number of losses and draws behind Belgium, Australia and the Netherlands.

"Due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 global health pandemic, and in agreement with the 11 participating National Associations (NAs), the second edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League is being extended through to June 2021," the FIH said in a release. PTI