Turkish Hockey Federation
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Turkish Hockey Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Hokey Federasyonu, THF) is the governing body of the field hockey and indoor field hockey sports in Turkey. It was established on 6 February 2002.[1] It is a member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) since 5 December 2002. The THF is based in Ankara, and it has been chaired by Sadık Karakan since 23 October 2016.[2][3][4][5]
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| Sport | Hockey |
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| Abbreviation | THF |
| Founded | 6 February 2002 |
| Affiliation | International Hockey Federation (FIH) |
| Regional affiliation | European Hockey Federation (EHF) |
| Location | Yenişehir, Ankara |
| Chairman | Sadık Karakan (2016– ) |
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History
The Turkish Hockey Federation, initially named "Turkish Grass Hockey Federation" (Turkish: Türkiye Çim Hokeyi Federasyonu), was established on 6 February 2002. Administrative and financial autonomy was granted to the Federation on 5 April 2006 with approval of the Minister of State and Deputy Prime Minister .[1] Federation's first and founding chairman was Ali Aytemiz, a businessman in oil trade, who served until 23 July 2003.[2]
Current chairman of the federation is Sadık Karakan,[5] in office since 23 October 2016.[2]
Domestic events
The federation organizes tournaments and leagues for both gender in the U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21 and senior categories.[4][6]
- Men
- THF Men's Indoor Hockey Super League,[7]
- THF Men's Indoor Hockey First League,[8]
- U18 Boys' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships
- U16 Boys' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships,[9]
- THF Men's Field Hockey Super League,[10]
- THF Men's Field Hockey First League,[11]
- U18 Boys' Field HockeyTurkish Championships (18 teams)[12]
- Women
- THF Women's Indoor Hockey Super League,[13]
- THF Women's Indoor Hockey First League,[8]
- U18 Girls' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships
- U16 Girls' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships (8 teams)[9]
- THF Women's Field Hockey Super League,[14]
- THF Women's Field Hockey First League,[11]
- U18 Girls' Field HockeyTurkish Championships (16 teams)[12]
International participation
Turkey national teams of men and women participate in EuroHockey competitions in the U18 (youth), U21 (junior) and senior categories.[4][6]
- Men
- Eurohockey Men's Indoor Club Challenge I
- Eurohockey Men's Indoor Junior Championship II
- Eurohockey Men’s Club Champions Challenge III
- Eurohockey Boy's Youth Championship II
- Eurohockey Men's Championship III
- Women
See also
References
External links
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