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There have been some speculations that 4000 years old picture have been found of some form of Field Hockey, but the first "club" was created in 1849 in London. It entered the Olympic Games in 1928.
Field hockey is typically a winter sport, but many countries also have their major leagues and competitions in the summer (because the winter is too cold, such as in Germany, and they play indoor instead).
Field hockey as a whole is a year-round sport, since countries on opposite sides of the world have autumn/winter at different times. A team may practise on the cold of winter, and then play a week later in the heat of summer, depending on their level and schedule.
About 4000 years. But the modern form of field hockey has been around since the 19th century.
in 1789 the first filed hockey game was played the woodwind tigers against the chilly peperminds
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What was played first ice hockey or field hockey?
Hockey was historically not played on ice until around the invention of modern ice hockey. This was well after the creation of modern field hockey, which itself derived from earlier variations. In short: field hockey was first.
Is hockey played in quarters or halves?
Field Hockey is played in 2 halves consisting of 35mins each.
Is there such a sport called ice hockey?
Ice Hockey is Hockey played on ice; as compared to Field Hockey which is played on grass.
How big is the playing field for hockey?
Ice hockey is not played on a field. Other than the odious "Winter Classic outdoor games. Anyone have the info for field hockey?
What key is played on a field or an ice?
Hockey is the ANSWER!!!
Who was dhyanchand and what sport did he play?
He was an Indian hockey player and played field hockey
When did field hockey enter the Olympic games?
Hockey was first played in the Olympics in 1908.
Is field hockey played on all 7 continents?
No. It is not played in Antarctica.
What kind of field do you usually play field hockey on?
Field Hockey, at the higher levels is normally played on a turf field. High schools normally will play on grass.
Was field hockey played with mouth guards?
Yes
What is the difference between ice hockey and field hockey?
Ice hockey is played on ice, while field hockey is played on a grass surface, the rules in field hockey are kinder than ice hockey, and the sticks vary between versions.
Is Hockey played professionally?
Yes, both field hockey and ice hockey are played professionally in some parts of the world. Field hockey is more common in Europe and parts of Oceania, South America and Asia; ice hockey is virtually restricted to Arctic Circle countries.
