International Competition

Hockey is the oldest known ball and stick game: records exist of it being played in Persia in 2000 BC. The name “hockey” probably derives from the French “hocquet”, or shepherd's crook, and refers to the crooked stick which is used to hit a small ball.

The biggest prize and the most cherished victory in hockey alongside the Olympics. Every four years, at the Hockey World Cup the world's greatest teams play some of the toughest, most skilful and entertaining international hockey imaginable. This is where legends are made - with the world's finest players battling it out to become the very best.

This is the hockey world's entertainment showpiece. A prestigious event that demonstrates the true glamour of hockey, the Champions Trophy features only exceptional international teams. Currently an eight-team tournament, teams earn their place based on performance at the previous Champions Trophy and Champions Challenge.

Fast-paced and action-packed, this is the tournament that gives hockey fans the chance to see their team go all the way to the World Cup and Olympics. Composed of four rounds and played over two years, the Hockey World League shines a spotlight on the sport around the world. Even the smallest hockey-playing nations have the opportunity to write their own chapter in hockey's history books.

Held every four years, the Junior World Cup is a spectacle of new talent. This is the prefect platform for young players to unleash their raw skill onto the international hockey scene. Competitors must be under the age of 21 as of December 31 in the year before the tournament is held.

Field hockey is one of ten core sports at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It was the fifth appearance of hockey at the Commonwealth Games since its inclusion in 1998. The competition took place between Thursday 24 July and Sunday 3 August at the purpose built National Hockey Centre on the city's famous Glasgow Green.

The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia. It began in 1983 as a biennial contest. The tournament became an annual event after 1998, following its growth and popularity. The tournament is named after the ninth Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, an avid fan of field hockey.