on January 27, 2022, 10:00 AM
Modern Hockey originated in England. British Hockey Association was formed in 1875. England and Ireland were the first two countries that played their first hockey match in 1894. The game of Hockey was introduced first time in the Olympics in 1908. Hockey was again raised in 1920 in Olympics. Due to the increasing popularity, the International Hockey Federation was formed in 1924. So, again Hockey was included in the 1928 Olympic games held in Amsterdam. The Indian Hockey team took part in the 1928 Olympics. Women Hockey became a part of the Olympic games in the year 1980.
What are the rules to Play Hockey?
History of Hockey
Nothing can be said definitely about the origin of Hockey. It has been played for centuries, so nothing is sure about its origin. In Egypt, some sources have been found from a tomb (Boni Hasan tomb) showing two players, playing with thin sticks, curved at one end. This tomb is supposed to be constructed around 2050 B.C. There are records that the Persians played a stick game very similar to Hockey by sitting on horses’ backs. There were different names of Hockey.
Measurements and specifications of Equipment
| Column- 1 | Column- 1 | Column- 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Free hit | Right back | Scoop |
| Flick | Penalty corner | Astro-turf |
| Tackling | Dodging | Bully shooting |
| Circle | Role on | Left Back, Penalty Stroke. |
Tournaments
- 1. World Cup
- 2. Champion Trophy
- 3. World Cup (Women)
- 4. Rangaswami Cup (Women)
- 5. Indira Gold Cup
- 6. Alps Cup
- 7. Federation Cup (Women)
- 8. Asia Cup
- 9. Olympic Games
- 10. Dhyan Chand Trophy
- 11. Agha Khan Cup
- 12. Azlan Shah Cup
- 13. Lady Ratan Tata Cup (Women)
Venues
- National Stadium, New Delhi
- Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi
- National Sports Institute, Patiala
- Sports College, Bengaluru
- Dhyan Chand Stadium, Lucknow
- Railway Stadium, Amritsar
SPORTS AWARDS
Arjuna Awardees
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Prabhjot Singh |
| 2008 | Ignesh Tirkey,Surinder Kaur |
| 2009 | Sandeep Singh,Jasjeet Kaur Handa |
| 2011 | Raj Pal Singh |
| 2012 | Sardar Singh,Harendra Singh |
| 2013 | Saba Anjum Karim,Narender Singh Sain |
Padmashri Awardees
- Major Dhyan Chand
- K.D.Singh Babu, Balbir Singh (Senior)
- Charanjeet Singh
- Jeevan Pal Singh
- Dileep Tirkey
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardees
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Dhanraj Pilley |
Dronacharya Awardees
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 2002 | M.K.Kaushik |
| 2003 | Rajinder Baldev Singh |
| 2008 | Sardar Baldev Singh |
| 2009 | Ajay Bansal |
| 2011 | Rajinder Singh |
| 2012 | Harendra Singh |
| 2013 | Narender Singh Saini |
Dhyan Chand Awardees
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Dharam Singh Mann,Charles Cornelius |
| 2003-04 | Hardayal Singh |
| 2004-05 | Rajinder Singh (Junior.) |
| 2005-06 | Varinder Singh |
| 2007 | Mukhbain Singh |
| 2012 | Gundeep Kumar |
Questions and Answers for Viva
What is the duration of hockey match?
The duration of match is 35-5-35 minutes.
Is there any offside rule in hockey?
No,nowadays there is no offiside rule in hockey.
What is the required height of flages of the corners?
Four feet high.
How many umpires supervise the hockey game?
Two umpires supervise the hockey game.
What is the distance of penalty stroke point from the mid of goal line?
A distance of 7 yards.
Which formation is best for playing a defensive game?
4-3-3 formation is best for playing a defensive game.
When was the first Asian Hockey Championship held?
The first Asian Hockey Championship was held in 1968.
Can a substituted player be resubstituted in the same match?
No, any substituted player cannot be resubstituted in the same match.
Can a yellow card be shown to the extra players, if they shout from outside?
Yes,the yellow card can be shown to them.
If a red card is shown to player will he be kept out for the complete match?
Yes,he will be kept out for the complete match.
