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Hockey Cups

Sports · हॉकी कप

📋Quick Overview

Hockey is often called India's national game (unofficial). India dominated Olympic hockey from 1928 to 1956, winning 6 consecutive gold medals. The Hockey World Cup, Champions Trophy, and FIH Pro League are major international tournaments.

📖India's Olympic Hockey Gold Medals

YearHost CityFinal Opponent
1928AmsterdamNetherlands
1932Los AngelesJapan
1936BerlinGermany
1948LondonGreat Britain
1952HelsinkiNetherlands
1956MelbournePakistan
1964TokyoPakistan
1980MoscowSpain

📖Major Hockey Trophies

Trophy/TournamentDetails
Hockey World CupStarted 1971, held every 4 years, FIH organizes
Sultan Azlan Shah CupAnnual invitational in Malaysia
Champions Trophy1978-2018 (discontinued)
FIH Pro LeagueAnnual league format since 2019
Hockey India LeagueIndian domestic league
Dhyan Chand TrophyGiven for lifetime achievement in sports in India

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