Category Archives: Hockey

Hockey: The Most Successful International Teams and The Greatest Players

Posted on June 10, 2014 by rob23notts42

The hockey world cup is currently taking place in the Netherlands.  Who have been the most successful teams in the various international competitions over the years. Men   EVENT WINNER Wins First Win Last Win World Cup Pakistan 4 1971 … Continue reading →

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Hockey:Olympic Records

Posted on August 4, 2012 by rob23notts42

Hockey was first played at the 1908 Olympics and has been played at every Games since 1928. Women first played in 1980 and have played at every Games since. Most wins Men 8 India  (1928-1956,1964,1980) 4 Germany/West Germany (1972,1992,2008,2012)   3 … Continue reading →

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FIH Hockey Player of the Year and All-Star Teams

Posted on February 9, 2012 by rob23notts42

Information on awards given to the world’s top hockey players Each year since 1998 the international hockey federation (the FIH) chooses its player of the year. The 2011 women’s player of the year was only announced at the Champions Trophy … Continue reading →

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Women’s Champions Trophy Hockey

Posted on February 8, 2012 by rob23notts42

The British women reached the final of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament for the first time in history. The Champions Trophy is an annual tournament for the top nations in the sport and is the most important event outside the … Continue reading →

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