Sreejesh, Caram appointed co-chairs of new FIH Athletes Committee

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

FILE PHOTO: Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh (left) and Chile skipper Camila Caram. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR/THE HINDU & FIH

Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and Chile skipper Camila Caram have been appointed co-chairs of the new FIH Athletes Committe, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Wednesday.

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of the new FIH Athletes Committee, a direct contributor to the 'Athletes First' approach enshrined in the new FIH "Empowerment and Engagement" strategy, to be led by co-chairs @Ccaram13 of Chile & @16Sreejesh of India.

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— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) March 27, 2024

Sreejesh said, “Being part of the athletic committee itself is a great honour for me. Getting in as the co-chair is an added responsibility. I’m looking forward to working with Camila, and all the athletic committee members for the betterment of hockey players around the globe.”

The roles also cover seeking and providing feedback to the FIH on behalf of all athletes, whilst developing and promoting resources and initiatives to athletes such as health and welfare, anti-doping, social media, creating stars to attract new fans, career preparation and management.

The Committee also plays a central role in liaising with the Athletes’ Commission of the IOC and other sporting organisations to enable the sharing of information and research and ultimately developing the game of hockey.

New members of Athletes Committee approved by FIH Executive Board and the responsibilities they will be taking on

Camila Caram (Chile): Co-Chair and Athletes Committee Representative in the Executive Board

PR Sreejesh (India): Co-Chair and Leading person for planning and meetings

Matt Swann (Australia): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Competitions Committee

Catherine Fabiano (Fiji): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Umpiring Committee

Jacqueline Mwangi (Kenya): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Technical Officials Committee

Mohamed Mea (South Africa): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Juliani Mohamad Din (Malaysia): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Education Committee

Marlena Rybacha (Poland): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Health and Safety Committee

Cesar Garcia (Mexico): Regular Member and Athletes Committee Representative in the Rules Committee