HISTORY OF HOCKEY

HISTORY OF HOCKEY
Hockey is world’s oldest sports; it goes back to as early as 1200 years ago or more. It existed in many of the world’s early civilizations. it originated as a game played by Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Persians and Ethiopians. They all played variations of the game. The word hockey is believed to be of French origin and it means ‘a shepherd’s crook.’

The modern game of hockey or field hockey originated in British Isles in the 19th century, it was a popular school adapted from the Irish game of hurling. Hockey was spread internationally through the British army. It is booming in India and Pakistan. The game of field hockey first appeared in Olympics games in London in 1908