Get to know the Olympic history, format and rules of field hockey before the competition begins at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
How does Olympic field hockey work, and which countries are best at the sport? Here’s everything to know ahead of the men’s and women’s competitions at theThree lines cross the width of the field: one at midfield and one 25 yards from each backline. There is also a semicircle that extends 16 yards from each goal that marks the area where goals can be scored.A field hockey goal is 12 feet wide, seven feet tall and four feet deep.Field hockey balls are dimpled and made out of solid plastic.
Following the quarterfinals and semifinals, the two semifinal winners will face off in the gold medal match, while the two semifinal losers will battle for bronze.Each field hockey goal is worth one point and the team with the most points wins. If a group-stage match is tied after four quarters, the match ends in a draw and each team receives one point in the standings. If an elimination or medal match is tied after four quarters, the teams will compete in a shootout to determine a winner.
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