Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics. On 13 November 2010 the International Hockey Federation (FIH) decided to allocate 12 teams for each men and women events respectively. Germany won the men’s tournament for the fourth time, and the women’s tournament was won by the Netherlands — their third Olympic women’s hockey title.
When was hockey added to the Olympics?
The International Hockey Federation (FIH, Fédération Internationale de Hockey) was founded in Paris that year as a response to field hockey’s omission. Men’s field hockey became a permanent feature at the next Olympic Games, the 1928 Games in Amsterdam.
How many teams are in the 2010 Olympics hockey?
On 13 November 2010 the International Hockey Federation (FIH) decided to allocate 12 teams for each men and women events respectively. Germany won the men’s tournament for the fourth time, and the women’s tournament was won by the Netherlands — their third Olympic women’s hockey title.
When was the first women’s field hockey tournament in the Olympics?
The first women’s Olympic field hockey competition was introduced by the IOC at the 1980 Summer Olympics. Olympic field hockey games were first played on artificial turf at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Until the 1988 Olympics the tournament was invitational but FIH introduced a qualification system since the 1992 games.
When were the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London?
The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom.
How many athletes are on the US Olympic team for 2012?
The complete roster for the 530-member U.S. Olympic team for the 2012 London Games. Athletes listed by sport, with their respective discipline or event:
