The International Hockey Federation (FIH) while observing the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Monday said that the message of unity and support has never been more relevant with the world is facing a health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The FIH said it has spent the past six days celebrating hockey's place in promoting peace and development via a range of projects and initiatives.
"The stories, from across the five hockey-playing continents, are part of the recognition and celebration of the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which takes place today," the world governing body said in a release.
"With the health of the global community under threat from the virus Covid-19, never has the message of unity and support been more pertinent."