Belgians at the IHF

In 1924, our country was one of the founding members of the International Federation, together with seven other nations. This involvement has naturally led to our representatives often holding important positions within the IHF, which was initially based in Brussels. The most famous among them is certainly René Franck, who sat as general secretary from 1950 to 1966 and then as president from 1966 to 1983. Since 1984, a trophy bears his name, the “René Frank Fair Play Trophy”. Every two years, it is awarded to the team or personality having demonstrated the most sportsmanship over a period of two to four years.

However, many other Belgians have also had the honour of occupying important positions on different committees. Robert Lycke was General Treasurer, while Maurice Fraikin, Michel de Saedeleer, Dominique Aché and Claire Monseu-Peeters have held official positions on various committees. This harmonious shared history has helped to create a beautiful relationship built on trust between the IHF and our country.

What else?

During the “Hockey Revolution Congress” held in Marrakesh last November, the President of the ARBH, Marc Coudron, was re-elected as a member of the Executive Board of the IHF !