China men's national field hockey team explained

China
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Association:Chinese Hockey Association
Confederation:AHF (Asia)
Coach:Weng Haiqin
Manager:Wang Tong
Captain:Lin Changliang
Max Rank:10
Max Date:2009
Min Rank:31
Min Date:March 2015–July 2015
Olympic Apps:1
Olympic First:2008
Olympic Best:11th (2008)
World Cup Apps:1
World Cup First:2018
World Cup Best:10th (2018)
Regional Name:Asian Games
Regional Cup Apps:9
Regional Cup First:1982
Regional Cup Best: 2nd (2006)
2Ndregional Name:Asia Cup
2Ndregional Cup Apps:9
2Ndregional Cup First:1982
2Ndregional Cup Best: 3rd (1982, 2009)
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The China men's national field hockey team represents the China in international field hockey matches and tournaments.

History

The team participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Most of the players have traditionally been from Inner Mongolia, where the Daur people have been playing Beikou, a game similar to field hockey, for about 1,000 years. The modern game started in China in the mid 1970s.[1] The team has since developed its talent with some overseas Chinese players became eligible to play for the team after 3 years of residence. This is evident in players such as Tim Tsung, who arrived from England 5 years ago and played for the English U16 National team for 3 years (he was signed by the national team and made his debut after a series of successful training sessions and friendly matches).[2]

Tournament history

Summer Olympics

World Cup

Asian Games

Asia Cup

Asian Champions Trophy

World League

AHF Cup

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chinese Field Hockey Association. 14 November 2003. 16 December 2014.
  2. News: A Chinese Hinterland, Fertile With Field Hockey. McGrath. Charles. 22 August 2008 . The New York Times. 23 August 2008.