Hockey India Commends Faheem Khan and Zeeshan Malik on Promotions as FIH International Panel Technical Officials

Hockey India extended warm congratulations to Faheem Khan and Zeeshan Malik for their recent promotions to the FIH International Panel Technical Officials for Hockey by the FIH Officials Committee. The commendation recognizes the hard work and dedication of both individuals as they progressed from the domestic circuit to the international stage, gaining valuable experience and earning reputations as Technical Officials.

Faheem Khan’s journey as a Technical Official began during the 9th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2019 (A Division) in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, where he received his first opportunity. Prior to this milestone, he had served as a Judge in various domestic tournaments, including the 6th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2016, Coal India Hockey India League 2017, and 8th Hockey India Junior Women National Championships 2018 (A Division). In 2020, Faheem served as a Technical Official in the 10th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2020 (A Division) in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. He later served as a Technical Delegate in the 12th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2022. Faheem’s expertise was also recognized internationally, as he officiated as a Judge in several tournaments from 2016 to 2022, including the 2016 South Asia Games, Men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2018, 2020-21 FIH Hockey Pro League, and FIH Hockey Pro Cup 2022 in Jakarta. In 2017, Faheem showcased his skills as a Technical Officer during the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s five-match Test against Belarus in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Zeeshan Malik’s impressive journey as a Technical Official has also been commendable. His dedication and experience led to his promotion to the FIH International Panel Technical Officials for Hockey. Zeeshan has officiated in numerous domestic tournaments and gained valuable exposure, including the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2018 (B Division) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and the 9th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men National Championship 2019 (B Division) in Imphal, Manipur. Additionally, he officiated as a Technical Officer in the 4th Hockey India 5-a-side Senior National Championship 2020 (Men and Women) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The promotions of Faheem Khan and Zeeshan Malik to the FIH International Panel Technical Officials for Hockey demonstrate their commitment to the sport and their contributions to its growth. Hockey India is proud to see their hard work and dedication being recognized on the international stage, and the organization remains committed to supporting and nurturing more talented officials to further enhance the sport of hockey in India.