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NAME: SHARVESH PANDIAN
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CLASS: 9
Hockey- Our
National Game
Hockey is one of the oldest and most
popular sports in the world. It is a fast-paced
game played between two teams, where
players use a curved stick to hit a ball and
score goals.
In India, hockey holds a special place as it was
once the most dominant sport in the
country. The Indian men's hockey team has
historically been one of the strongest in the
world, winning multiple Olympic gold medals.
Due to its rich legacy and impact, hockey is
often considered India's national game.
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History of Hockey
Field hockey is a popular game possibly depicted on walls
in Egypt. Drawings of what looks to be hockey have been found in
an Egyptian tomb that was 4000 years old. Hockey is a popular
game in India and Pakistan. It was played for hundreds of years
before other countries like England modernized it. Hockey is
similar to an ancient game played in Scotland called shinty.
Hockey is often played at schools in the UK but its origins are
unclear. Later came ice hockey, which developed in Canada.
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When and how hockey became
popular in India
Hockey became popular in India during the British
colonial era, when the sport was introduced to the
country by British soldiers and gradually gained
widespread acceptance due to its accessibility and
large playing fields, with the first hockey club in
India being established in Calcutta (now Kolkata)
around 1855; the sport further gained momentum
with tournaments like the Beighton Cup and Aga
Khan tournament, eventually leading to the
formation of the Indian Hockey Federation in 1925,
marking a significant step in the sport's
development in India.
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Importance Of Hockey In India
Hockey is considered the national sport of India due to its
rich history, incredible dominance in the sport at the
international level, particularly during the mid-20th century,
where India won multiple Olympic gold medals, and the deep
cultural connection it holds within the country, even though
it is not officially declared as the national game; making it a
symbol of national pride and sporting excellence.
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Rules Of Hockey
• Number of players (11 per team)
• Players can only hit the ball with the flat side of their stick.
• The goalkeeper is the only player who can use their feet to control the ball.
Scoring
• Players can only score a goal from inside the striking circle in front of the opponent's goal.
• If the ball goes into the goal from outside the circle, it doesn't count.
Penalties
• A player who pushes, trips, or physically touches an opponent may be penalized with a free hit or a
penalty corner.
• A player who is fouled while having a clear chance at a goal may be awarded a penalty shot.
• A player who intentionally hurts another player may be given a match penalty.
Other rules
• Players must wear proper attire, such as shin guards and mouth guards.
• A player is offside if they are ahead of the ball in the opponent's half.
• Icing is a defensive strategy that involves shooting the puck from behind the red line and crossing the blue
line in the offensive zone without touching a stick.
• A face-off occurs when a referee drops the puck into play between two opposing players.
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Achievements of India in Hockey
Olympics: Asian Champions Trophy:
•Gold Medals : 1928, 1932, 1936, •Winners : 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023
1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980 •Runner-up : 2012
•Silver Medals : 1960 Commonwealth Games:
•Bronze Medals : 1968, 1972, 2020 •Silver Medals : 2010, 2022
World Cup: •Bronze Medal : 2022 (Women’s team)
•Winners 1975 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup:
•Runner-up : 1973 •Winners : 1985, 1991, 1995, 2009,
•Third place : 1971 2010
Asian Games: FIH Junior Hockey World Cup:
•Gold Medals : 1966, 1998, 2014, •Winners : 2001, 2016
2022 FIH Nations Cup (Women’s Hockey):
•Silver Medals : 1958, 1962, 2018 •Winners : 2022
•Bronze Medals : 1986, 2006, 2010 7
Dhyan Chand – The Wizard of
Hockey
Dhyan Chand, often called "The Wizard of
Hockey," is considered one of the greatest
field hockey players in history, renowned for
his exceptional ball control and goal-scoring
prowess, leading India to three consecutive
Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and
1936; his nickname "Wizard" stemmed from
his seemingly magical ability to maneuver
the ball on the field, captivating audiences
worldwide; his birthday, August 29th, is
celebrated as National Sports Day in India.
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CONCLUSION
Hockey has been an integral part of India's sporting history,
bringing immense pride to the nation with its past achievements.
Though cricket has overshadowed it in recent years, hockey is
regaining its lost glory with improved performance at
international levels, government initiatives, and increased public
interest.
