Major International Field Hockey Competitions

Here is a brief outline of the major international field hockey competitions:

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Field Hockey International Competitions

1. Hockey World Cup

• Organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), held every four years.
  
• Features the world’s top national teams competing for the world championship title.
  
  

2. Olympic Games

• Field hockey has been a part of the Summer Olympics since 1908 for men and 1980 for women.
  
• National teams compete for Olympic medals every four years, making it one of the sport’s biggest stages.
  
  

3. FIH Pro League

• An annual global league where top men’s and women’s national teams play home-and-away matches.
  
• Designed to increase competition frequency and promote the sport worldwide.
  
  

4. Champions Trophy (now replaced by the Pro League)

• Was a prestigious invitational tournament for the top-ranked teams held annually or biennially.
  
  

5. Junior World Cup

• An international tournament for players under 21, highlighting emerging talent worldwide.