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India Women's National Field Hockey Team
The Indian women's national field hockey team (nicknamed the ''Nabhvarna'') represents India in international field hockey, and is governed by Hockey India. Nabhvarna are currently ranked 6th in the FIH World Rankings, and are ranked as the best team in Asia. They have won the gold medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and 1982 Asian Games. They have also won the Women's Asia Cup twice, i.e. in 2004 and 2017. They also won the Asian Champions Trophy in 2016. History The team's breakthrough performance came at the Women's Hockey World Cup at Mandelieu in 1974, where it finished in 4th place. Their best performance in the Olympic Games was at 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics (where they came in 4th), when a women's event was held for the first time in Olympic history. The team also won the Gold medal at the inaugural 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi, defeating Korea in the finals. Captain Suraj Lata Devi led the team to the Gold for three consecutive years at different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockey India
Hockey India plans, directs and conducts all the activities for both men and women hockey in India. It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India as the sole body responsible towards promoting Hockey in India. It was formed after Indian Hockey Federation was dismissed in 2008 by IOA. Headquartered in New Delhi, Hockey India was established on 20 May 2009 and is affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). Hockey India with the assistance of Sports Authority of India and Department of Sports, Government of India, trains players at sub-junior, junior and senior level. The governing body engages in Coaching the coaches, educates and equips technical officials and umpires. ia launched its own logo in a ceremony on 24 July 2008, in India. It resembles Ashok Chakra of Indian flag. It is made up of hockey sticks. Hockey India Member Units Hockey India's Member Units ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Women's Hockey Asia Cup
The 2004 Women's Hockey Asia Cup was the fifth edition of the Women's Hockey Asia Cup. It was held from 1 to 8 February 2004 at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, India. The winner qualified for the 2006 World Cup. India won the tournament for the first time by defeating Japan 1–0 in the final. Teams * * * * * * * * Officials The following umpires were appointed by the International Hockey Federation to officiate the tournament: * Khabaria Chandrakant ( SGP) * Corinne Cornelius (RSA) * Ivonne Darling (SRI) * Alison Hill ( ENG) * Emi Furuta (JPN) * Nor Piza Hassan ( MAS) * Kang Hyung-Young ( KOR) * Happy Maan (IND) * Radhasukumaran (IND) * Mónica Rivera ( ESP) Results ''All times are local ( UTC+5:30)'' Preliminary round Pool A ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- Classification round Fifth to eighth place classification =Crossover= =Seventh and eighth place= =Fifth and sixth place= First to fourth place classification Semi-fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Asian Games
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Field Hockey At The 1986 Asian Games ...
Field hockey events were contested at the 1986 Asian Games in Seongnam, South Korea. Medalists Medal table Results Men Preliminary round =Group A= ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- =Group B= ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Classification 5th–8th =Semifinals= ---- =7th place match= =5th place match= Final round =Semifinals= ---- =Bronze medal match= =Final= Final standing Women ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- References Asian Games field hockey medalists {{Asian Games Field hockey 1986 Asian Games events 1986 Asian Games 1986 Asian Games The 1986 Asian Games ( ko, 1986년 아시아 경기대회/1986년 아시안 게임, Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asia gyeonggi daehoe/Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asian Geim), officially known as the 10th Asian Games and the X Asiad ( ko, 제10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Asian Games
The 1986 Asian Games ( ko, 1986년 아시아 경기대회/1986년 아시안 게임, Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asia gyeonggi daehoe/Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asian Geim), officially known as the 10th Asian Games and the X Asiad ( ko, 제10회 아시아 경기대회/제10회 아시안 게임, Jesiphoe Asia gyeonggi daehoe/Jesiphoe Asian Geim) and commonly known as Seoul 1986 ( ko, 서울 1986, Seoul Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk) were held from 20 September to 5 October 1986, in Seoul, South Korea. The venues and facilities of the 10th Asiad were the same venues and facilities that would be used in the 1988 Summer Olympics, as it was considered a test event. Seoul had previously been scheduled to host the 1970 games, but it received security threats from neighbouring North Korea, forcing it to give up hosting the games to previous 1966 host Bangkok, Thailand. Host city selection Baghdad, Iraq, Pyongyang, North Korea and Seoul, South Korea were the bidding cities for the Games, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Field Hockey At The 2018 Asian Games
Field hockey at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang was held at the GBK Hockey Field, Jakarta, Indonesia from 19 August to 1 September 2018. A total of twelve men's and ten women's teams competed in each respective tournament. The tournaments served as qualification for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Competition schedule ''All times are local Indonesia Western Standard Time ( UTC+7).'' Medal summary Medal table Medalists Qualification Men's qualification Women's qualification Men's competition The competition consisted of two stages; a preliminary round followed by a final round. Preliminary round Pool A Pool B Final round Women's competition The competition consisted of two stages; a preliminary round followed by a final round. Preliminary round Pool A Pool B Final round References External linksOfficial Result Book – Hockey {{Asian Games Field hockey 2018 Asian Games events 2018 Asian Games 2018 Asian Games The 2018 Asian Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Asian Games
The 2018 Asian Games ( id, Pesta Olahraga Asia 2018 or ''Asian Games 2018''), officially known as the 18th Asian Games and also known as Jakarta-Palembang 2018 or Indonesia 2018, was a Asia, continental multi-sport event that was held from 18 August to 2 September 2018 in Jakarta and Palembang. For the first time, the Summer Asian Games were co-hosted by two regions; the Indonesian capital of Jakarta (which was hosting the Games for the first time since 1962 Asian Games, 1962), and Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra province. Events were held in and around the two cities, including venues in Bandung Regency, Bandung and the provinces of West Java and Banten. The 2018 Asian Games opening ceremony, opening and 2018 Asian Games closing ceremony, closing ceremonies of the Games were held at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The Games were originally awarded to Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam, but withdrew in 2014 due to budgetary concerns and other factors. Several non-Olympic event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Field Hockey At The 1998 Asian Games
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Field hockey events were contested at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand. The winner of each tournament qualified for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Medalists Men's tournament Groups round Group A Group B Final round Ninth and tenth place classification Fifth to eighth place classification Medal round Semifinals Final Final standings References Men Field Hockey Asia Games 1998 Bangkok 1998 Asian Games events 1998 Asian Games 1998 Asian Games Asian Games 1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 Asian Games
The 1998 Asian Games (), officially known as the 13th Asian Games and the XIII Asiad, was an Asian multi-sport event celebrated in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6 to 20, 1998, with 377 events in 36 sports and disciplines participated by 6,554 athletes across the continent. The football event commenced on 30 November 1998, a week earlier than the opening ceremony. Bangkok was awarded the right on September 26, 1990, defeating Taipei, Taiwan and Jakarta, Indonesia to host the Games. It was the first city to hosted the Asian Games for four times, the last three editions it hosted were in 1966, 1970 and 1978. The event was opened by Bhumibol Adulyadej, the king of Thailand at the Rajamangala Stadium. The final medal tally was led by China, followed by South Korea, Japan and the host Thailand. Thailand set a new record with 24 gold medals. In addition, Japanese Athletics Koji Ito was announced as the most valuable player (MVP) of the Games. For Thailand, it was considered one of it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 Asian Games
The 9th Asian Games ( hi, 1982 एशियाई खेल) were held from 19 November to 4 December 1982, in Delhi, India. 74 Asian and Asian Games records were broken at the event. This was also the first Asiad to be held under the aegis of the Olympic Council of Asia. Delhi joined Bangkok as the cities to host multiple editions of the Asian Games up to this point. Later, Jakarta and Doha would enter this group. A total of 3,411 athletes from 33 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in these games, competing in 196 events in 21 sports and 23 disciplines. The number of participating countries was the highest in Asian Games history. Handball, equestrian, rowing and golf were included for the first time; fencing and bowling were excluded. Highlights These Asian Games saw the beginning of Chinese dominance in the medals tally. Japan had won the maximum number of medals in previous editions of the Games. China made its presence felt in the sporting world by dethroni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup
The Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup is an international women's field hockey tournament organised annually by the International Hockey Federation. The tournament serves as the qualification tournament for the Women's FIH Pro League. The tournament was founded in 2019 and the first edition was held in December 2022 in Valencia, Spain. Format The tournament features the eight highest ranked teams in the FIH Women's World Ranking not participating in the Women's FIH Pro League. The winner of the tournament will be promoted to the following year's FIH Pro League to replace the bottom team who will be relegated. The team will only be promoted if they meet the necessary requirements for participation in the Pro League. The winner of the first edition will qualify for the 2023–24 season of the FIH Pro League. Results Team appearances See also *Men's FIH Hockey Nations Cup The Men's FIH Hockey Nations Cup is an international men's field hockey tournament organised annually by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's FIH Pro League
The Women's FIH Pro League is an international women's field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), which replaces the Women's FIH Hockey World League. The competition also serves as a qualifier for the Women's Hockey World Cup, Hockey World Cup and the Field hockey at the Summer Olympics, Olympic Games. The first edition was started in 2019. Nine teams secured their places for four years. Format Nine teams will compete in a round-robin tournament with home and away matches, played from January to June, with the top four teams advancing to the grand final at a pre-determined location. In July 2017, Hockey India decided to withdraw both the India men's national field hockey team, men's and India women's national field hockey team, women's national teams from the competition as they estimated the chances of qualifying for the Field hockey at the Summer Olympics, Summer Olympics to be higher when participating in the Hockey Series. Hockey India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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