Fact of the day

Bangladesh is the most populous country in the world never to have won an Olympic medal. The South Asian country, the eighth-most populous nation on earth with a population of 161 million, made its debut at Los Angeles in 1984 but has never even qualified an athlete automatically for the Olympics, sending representatives to the Games thanks to the wildcard process.


 

Hockey News

Injured stars picked for GB women's Olympic hockey team

By David Gold

Alex Danson_playing_v_Korea_May_2012May 18 - Britain's women's hockey squad for the Olympic Games has been announced today, with stars Alex Danson (pictured in white) and Crista Cullen among the 16 picked despite picking up injuries at the recent London 2012 test event.
   

Britain's men's hockey squad named for Malaysia with the return of the captain

By David Gold

Barry MiddletonMay 17 - Britain's men's hockey squad for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia, has been named by coach Jason Lee, with captain Barry Middleton returning.
   

Argentine hockey player featured in controversial Falklands advert dropped from squad ahead of Olympics

By David Gold

Fernando Zylberberg_playing_for_ArgentinaMay 13 - Fernando Zylberberg (pictured), the Argentine hockey player who was filmed in the country's controversial Olympic training video set on the Falklands Islands, appears set to miss London 2012.
   

USA field hockey Olympic celebration tickets on sale

By David Gold

USA field_hockey_logo_May 11 - USA Field Hockey has announced that tickets are on sale for their 2012 Olympic celebrations on June 23.
   

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