The International Hockey Federation (FIH) handed out the prizes which see Uruguayan Hockey Federation receive CHF2,000 (£1,610/$2,076/€1,758) for the event they held on the day, which took place on June 23.

For finishing second, the Myanmar Hockey Federation have been given CHF1,000 (£805/$1,038/€879).

In Uruguay, mass participation activities were organised in several locations including Mercedes, Colonia, Punta del Este and in three different locations in Montevideo.

Technical and tactical clinics were held with many coached by members of the national team.

Nearly 1,000 participants aged between eight and 55 years of age took part in what was described as a hugely successful development project in the South American country.

A number of exciting activities were also organised in Myanmar as part of Olympic Day, including several hockey fives tournaments for people of all ages.

"With so many inspiring hockey activities and projects undertaken as part of Olympic Day celebrations earlier this year it was tough to pick out the best projects," said David Luckes, the FIH director of sport and development.

“However, we believe that both Uruguay and Myanmar undertook outstanding projects that had a big impact on the sport and local communities within their country, building relationships which will undoubtedly help hockey develop in the future."

Uruguay and Myanmar have both failed to reach hockey competition at the Olympic Games in the event's history.