🏑 Field Hockey

⏳ Field Hockey History

• 1861: Blackheath Hockey Club, the first formal field hockey club, was founded in England.
• 1895: The Hockey Association was formed in England to regulate and promote the sport domestically and internationally.
• 1908: Field hockey made its debut at the Olympic Games.
• 1930s – 1950s: Rise of Asian hockey powerhouses, particularly India and Pakistan, dominating the global hockey scene.
• 1971: The inaugural FIH Hockey World Cup was held, bringing together the best national teams from around the world.
• 1975: Introduction of synthetic turf in the Montreal Games revolutionized field hockey.
• 1980: Women’s field hockey was included in the Olympic program.
• 1990s: Advancements in video technology and introduction of the penalty shootout in international competitions.
• 2000s: Implementation of the self-pass rule, increasing the pace of the game and allowing for more creativity on the field.
• 2000s – Present: Continuous evolution of the sport ensuring its relevance and competitiveness in the modern sports landscape.