Field hockey at the Summer OlympicsField hockey made its debut at the Modern Olympic Games as a men's competition in the 1908 Games in London. It was removed from the Olympic schedule of the Summer Olympic Games for the 1924 Paris Games and was reintroduced in the 1928 Amsterdam Games. The Women's field hockey was introduced into the Olympic programme at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) was founded in 1924 and governs the field hockey events.
India at the 1900 Summer OlympicsIndia competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It was the nation's first appearance at the modern Olympic Games. This marked the first participation of an Asian country in the Olympic Games. One athlete, Norman Pritchard, participated in athletics. He competed in five events and won two silver medals. Until 2020, these were the only medals won by India in athletics.
Indian Olympic AssociationThe Indian Olympic Association, abbreviated as IOA, (ISO: Bhāratīya Olaṃpika Saṃgha) is responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international sports competitions, and managing Indian teams at these events. It goes with the name of Team India. It also acts as the Indian Commonwealth Games Association, responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Commonwealth Games.
1928 Summer OlympicsThe 1928 Summer Olympics (Dutch: Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially the Games of the IX Olympiad (Spelen van de IXe Olympiade), was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from 28 July to 12 August 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The city of Amsterdam had previously bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games. Still, it was obliged to give way to war-torn Antwerp in Belgium for the 1920 Games and Pierre de Coubertin's Paris for the 1924 Games.
India at the OlympicsIndia first participated at the Olympic Games in 1900, becoming the first Asian nation to do so. Norman Pritchard represented the country and won two medals, both silver, in athletics. The nation first sent a team to the Summer Olympic Games in 1920 and has participated in every Summer Games since then. India has competed at several Winter Olympic Games after its debut in 1964. Indian athletes have won 41 medals, all at the Summer Games.
Indian Hockey FederationThe Indian Hockey Federation was the administrative body of field hockey in India. Incorporated in 1925, it was under the global jurisdiction of the International Hockey Federation. BackgroundThe IHF was formed on 7 November 1925 in Gwalior. India was the first non-European team to be a part of the FIH.
1900 Summer OlympicsThe 1900 Summer Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1900), today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad (Jeux de la II olympiade) and also known as Paris 1900, were an international multi-sport event that took place in Paris, France, from 14 May to 28 October 1900. No opening or closing ceremonies were held.
India men's national field hockey teamFIH rankingCurrent 8 (7 September 2026)Highest3(2021, 2023)Lowest12 (2009)First internationalNew Zealand 2–5 India(Christchurch, New Zealand; 26 June 1926)Last internationalIndia 3–3 (3–4 p.s.o) Belgium(Wavre, Belgium; 28 August 2026)Biggest winIndia26–0Hong Kong(Jakarta, Indonesia; 22 August 2018)Biggest defeatNetherlands8–0India(Amstelveen, Nederlands; 1985)Australia8–0India(New Delhi, India; 14 October 2010)India0–8Argentina(Rourkela, India; 12 February 2026)Olympic Games…
International Olympic CommitteeThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the international, non-governmental, sports governing body of the modern Olympic Games. Founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas, it is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IOC is the authority responsible for organising the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics.
1956 Summer OlympicsMulti-sport event in Melbourne, AustraliaThe 1956 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVI Olympiad and officially branded as Melbourne 1956, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. The Soviet Union won the most gold and overall medals at these Games.
AmsterdamAmsterdam (Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; lit. 'Dam in the Amstel') is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 941,873 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Summer Olympic GamesMajor international multi-sport eventThe Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Summer Olympics or the Games of the Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inaugural Games took place in 1896 in Athens, then part of the Kingdom of Greece, and the most recent was held in 2024 in Paris, France.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.