10 Fun Facts About Field Hockey That Will Make You Laugh

1. Field hockey is the second-most popular team sport in the world, second only to soccer. 2. Field hockey was invented by the British in the early 19th century. 3. Field hockey requires a lot of stamina, as players must run up and down the field for 60 minutes.

4. Field hockey is an Olympic sport that has been part of the Summer Games since 1908. 5. The oldest field hockey club in the world is the West of England Hockey Association, founded in 1863. 6. The most popular field hockey team in the world is the Netherlands women’s team, who have won five World Cup titles and three Olympic gold medals. 7. Field hockey sticks are made from wood, fiberglass, and carbon fiber, and can cost up to $200. 8. The longest field hockey match ever was played in 1895 and lasted seven hours and five minutes. 9. Field hockey players wear protective eyewear to protect their eyes from the ball's speed. 10. The world record for the fastest field hockey shot ever was 124.2 miles per hour.