It will see the company provide turf for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Hockey World Cups in 2022 and 2023 and the Hockey 5s World Cup in 2024.

Sustainability is a key part of the deal with Polytan bidding to become a leader in green technology.

The FIH hopes the arrangement will fit in with its three sustainability pillars - people, planet and prosperity.

Polytan first became involved in hockey in 1976, when it provided the turf for the Olympics in Montreal.

At Tokyo 2020, "climate positive" turf made from 60 per cent sugar cane was used.

"We are delighted that our trusted partner Polytan, which continues to innovate and invest in hockey, has extended its partnership with FIH," said Thierry Weil, the governing body's chief executive.

"Over the years Polytan has repeatedly delivered world-class facilities for the Olympics and Hockey World Cups. 

"They are leaders in sustainable sports surfaces and construction, so we are very happy to have their support in hockey's sustainable future, in particular for producing water-free elite pitches in the years to come."

The FIH said it hoped for "high quality, durable hockey facilities that maximise precious space by withstanding thousands of players on a weekly basis".

Developing Hockey 5s, which is played on a pitch which requires less space, will be an important part of the link-up going forward.

"It is a pleasure to be part of the sport," said Stephen Niven, the chief executive of Polytan Asia Pacific.

"Hockey is exciting, welcoming, and is equally amazing for men and women, girls and boys. 

"Shifting our partnership focus to sustainability will further progress the sport and our Poligras hockey turfs will continue to be the leader in player and environmental performance."