Field hockey pushes five-a-side format toward Olympic goal
2 years, 6 months ago

Field hockey pushes five-a-side format toward Olympic goal

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As Olympic sports target new and more dynamic youth-focused formats, field hockey is making its move toward a first World Cup for a five-a-side version and one day joining the Summer Games. The Hockey5s event this weekend in the International Olympic Committee’s home city of Lausanne, Switzerland, will launch senior tournaments for men and women in the shorter format. In field hockey, the 12-nation Olympic men’s and women’s tournaments typically involve the same pool of established teams, Weil noted. Having fewer 11-a-side teams playing a shorter Olympic tournament would create space for Hockey5s in the FIH’s quota of athletes and venue time at the games, Weil suggested.

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'5s hockey will never replace 11-a-side': Sreejesh explains why hockey's traditional format will remain the pinnacle
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'5s hockey will never replace 11-a-side': Sreejesh explains why hockey's traditional format will remain the pinnacle

Hindustan Times  

The International Hockey Federation's Hockey 5s tournament last month in Lausanne, Switzerland, which is the home of the International Olympic Council, left a buzz in the sport's conversational circles. FIH chief executive Thierry Weil said that the two-day tournament exceeded their expectations and this endorsement, coupled with the IOC's intention to make the Olympics leaner and easier financially on the …

Field hockey pushes 5-a-side format toward Olympic goal
2 years, 6 months ago

Field hockey pushes 5-a-side format toward Olympic goal

The Hindu  

As Olympic sports target new and more dynamic youth-focused formats, field hockey is making its move toward a first World Cup for a five-a-side version and one day joining the Summer Games. The Hockey5s event this weekend in the International Olympic Committee’s home city of Lausanne, Switzerland, will launch senior tournaments for men and women in the shorter format. In …

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