Oman secures second place in FIH Hockey5s world rankings

Oman secures second place in FIH Hockey5s world rankings

Muscat: Oman has soared to remarkable heights in the world of hockey, securing second-place in the inaugural FIH Hockey5s world rankings.

This achievement not only signifies a milestone for Oman but also underscores its emergence as a formidable contender in this format on the global stage.

The unveiling of the FIH Hockey5s world rankings by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) follows the conclusion of the FIH Hockey5s World Cup, hosted earlier this year at the Oman hockey arena in Al Amerat.

Assessing team performances across championships and the Hockey5s World Cup, these rankings reflect the intense competition and exemplary skill exhibited by the participating nations.

In the men’s Hockey5s World Rankings, the Netherlands claimed the top spot, winning the inaugural World Cup in Muscat following their victory at the European Championships, which accrued 1,750 points to them.

Oman shared the second spot with Malaysia and India, a testament to their outstanding performance under the guidance of Dutch coach Siegfried Aikman. Oman’s display at the Hockey5s World Cup earned them 1,400 points, marking their debut on the global hockey stage with a bronze medal finish.

Malaysia (1,400 points) who finished as silver medalists, improved massively since their 4th place finish at the Asian Championships, and India (1,400