The Road to Oman

The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024

Sports Administration Insights and Lessons by Fabian Stewart

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Celebrating a Historic Journey in Jamaican Field Hockey

Dive into the inspiring story of leadership, resilience, and triumph in “Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024” by Fabian Stewart. This book chronicles the audacious journey of the Jamaica Hockey Federation (JHF) as they made history by qualifying for their first-ever international tournament, the FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Muscat, Oman.

For over a century, field hockey has been a part of Jamaica’s sporting culture, yet the country had never qualified for a major international event—until now. “Road to Oman” is a testament to the power of strategic leadership, innovative thinking, and unwavering determination. It’s a story of how a small island nation defied the odds, overcame socio-economic challenges, and achieved what many considered impossible.

An Uplifting Read
The Road to Oman presents nuggets of information for readers seeking to be informed about managing sport events in low resourced settings. The principles of sport management are similar to those that you would find in sport management textbooks.

About the Book

Road to Oman is the inside story of how Fabian Stewart and the Jamaica Hockey Federation defied the odds, shattered expectations, and led Jamaica to its first-ever FIH Hockey World Cup appearance.

From strategic leadership and sports administration challenges to the grit and determination of a team fighting for recognition, this book delivers an unforgettable journey of vision, resilience and the innovative approach needed to achieve one’s mission.

How do you take an overlooked sport in a small island nation and turn it into a national success story?

What leadership strategies can transform an underfunded organization into a world-stage competitor?

🔹 Discover the high-stakes decisions that made history
🔹 Learn the sports management and financial strategies behind the journey
🔹 Uncover real-world leadership lessons applicable in sports, business, and beyond

See it all laid out step by step on this historic journey. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a leader in any field, or someone who loves an underdog story, Road to Oman offers lessons in perseverance, strategic planning, and the power of believing in the impossible.

The Road to Oman ... is a book not so much about the game of hockey but a book about critical management and leadership principles that have wide application for sports administration, general management and volunteer organizations. Having led a volunteer organization myself, I can tell you that volunteerism is one of the hardest jobs. You cannot use the command and control style of management associated with a for-profit organization.
Karl Townsend
Chief Country Officer, Jamaica Capital Markets

Meet the Author

Fabian Stewart

A visionary leader in sports, business, and strategy, Fabian Stewart has dedicated his career to transforming organizations and achieving breakthrough success.

As President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation (2016–2024), he spearheaded the historic journey to the 2024 FIH Hockey5s World Cup, making history for Jamaican sports. His expertise in international business development, financial strategy, and leadership has driven success across sports, education, ICT, healthcare, and more.

Fabian’s passion for sports, combined with his strategic acumen from his many years in international business development, operation, and strategic management, has made him a respected figure in both the business and the sporting communities. Road to Oman is a reflection of his dedication to leadership, innovative solutions, and the development of sports in Jamaica and beyond.

Road To Oman

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Discover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that led Jamaica to the 2024 FIH Hockey5s World Cup.

Meet the Author

Learn more about Fabian Stewart’s remarkable career and his contributions to sports and business.

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