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Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I
The Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I was an international men's field hockey tournament, played every two years. It was introduced in 2001 by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in order to broaden hockey's competitive base at world level. Launched in 2001, the last tournament was held in 2014 in Malaysia and won by South Korea men's national field hockey team, South Korea. The champions challenge was replaced by the FIH Hockey World League in 2014 after eight editions. Results Summaries Successful national teams :* = ''host nation'' Team appearances See also *Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I *Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II *Hockey Champions Trophy References External linksInternational Hockey Federation {{CC field hockey Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I, Defunct international field hockey competitions, Champions Challenge I Recurring sporting events established in 2001 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men's FIH Hockey World League
The Men's FIH Hockey World League was an international field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation. The league also served as a qualifier for the 2014 Men's Hockey World Cup, 2014 and 2018 Men's Hockey World Cups and the Field hockey at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2016 Olympic Games. Three seasons were held in 2012–13 Men's FIH Hockey World League, 2012–13, 2014–15 Men's FIH Hockey World League, 2014–15 and 2016-17 Men's FIH Hockey World League, 2016-17. It was replaced by the new Men's FIH Pro League and Hockey Series in 2018–19. Format The tournament featured four rounds. For each edition the FIH decides the number of events and teams for each round. The number of Round 1 events varied in each cycle depending on the number of participating national teams. Teams were grouped regionally, although European teams were split in several tournaments. The remaining rounds have teams selected with no regional restrictions. The t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom, Antwerp
Boom ( , ) is a Belgian town, located in both the arrondissement and province of Antwerp. In 2021, Boom had a total population of 18,799. The total area is 7.37 km2 (2.85 sq mi). Residents are known as "Boomenaren". Since 2005, Boom has hosted the annual electronic dance music event Tomorrowland. History Recorded history of this community started in the late 1300s. The population boom in Boom occurred some time during the 19th century. In Boom, people venerate a statue of the lady of Boom. Geography Boom is located between three big cities (Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent), and is situated along the Rupel river. Climate Boom has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb). Economy Because of the presence of clay around Boom, the region is well known for and has many clay pits and brick factories. Schools Elementary Schools *Hoeksteen *ReuzenboomOLVI De kade*'T krekeltje*BSBO Groenlaar*Villa Kakelbont High Schools *PTS *OLVI Boom *Atheneum Boom Notable people * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defunct International Field Hockey Competitions
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Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I
The Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I was an international men's field hockey tournament, played every two years. It was introduced in 2001 by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in order to broaden hockey's competitive base at world level. Launched in 2001, the last tournament was held in 2014 in Malaysia and won by South Korea men's national field hockey team, South Korea. The champions challenge was replaced by the FIH Hockey World League in 2014 after eight editions. Results Summaries Successful national teams :* = ''host nation'' Team appearances See also *Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I *Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II *Hockey Champions Trophy References External linksInternational Hockey Federation {{CC field hockey Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I, Defunct international field hockey competitions, Champions Challenge I Recurring sporting events established in 2001 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockey Champions Trophy
The Hockey Champions Trophy (HCT) was an international field hockey tournament held by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). It featured the top 6 ranked nations in that year. History Founded in 1978 by Pakistan's Air Marshal Nur Khan and the Pakistan Hockey Federation, it featured the world's top-ranked field hockey teams competing in a round robin format. A biennial women's tournament was added in 1987. The Champions Trophy was changed from an annual to a biennial event from 2014 onwards, due to the introduction of the Hockey World League (HWL). The 2018 edition was the last edition of the Champions Trophy and the tournament was replaced by the Men's FIH Pro League and the Women's FIH Pro League in 2019. In the men's tournament, Australia won the tournament fifteen times, Germany ten and the Netherlands eight times. Pakistan is the only Asian champion, with three titles to its name including the first two in 1978 and 1980. In the women's tournament, Argentina and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II
The Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II was an international field hockey competition introduced by the International Hockey Federation in 2009. The tournament was held in an uneven year, and contested by eight teams based on the qualification criteria set by the federation that usually not competing in Champions Trophy The ICC Champions Trophy, formerly known as the ICC Knock Out Trophy, is an international One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) contested by international men's teams. Inaugurat ... and Champions Challenge. The winner of the competition will be promoted to subsequent tournament of Champions Challenge. Summaries Successful national teams :* = ''host nation'' Team appearances References {{Men's Hockey Champions Challenge Champions Challenge II Recurring sporting events established in 2009 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I
The Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I was an international field hockey tournament, played every two years. It was introduced in 2002 by the International Hockey Federation in order to broaden hockey's competitive base at world level. The Champions Challenge was replaced by the Women's FIH Hockey World League The Women's FIH Hockey World League was an international women's field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation. The league also served as a qualifier for the 2014 Women's Hockey World Cup, 2014 and 2018 Women's Hocke ... in 2014 after eight editions. Results Summaries Successful national teams :* = ''host nation'' Team appearances References {{International field hockey Champions Challenge I Recurring sporting events established in 2002 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuantan
Kuantan (Pahang Malay: ''Kontaeng''; Terengganu Malay: ''Kuatang/Kuantang'') is a city and the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. Kuantan is the Largest cities in Malaysia, 12th largest city in Malaysia based on a 2020 population of 548,014 and the largest city on the Peninsular Malaysia#Other features, East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The administrative centre of the state of Pahang was officially relocated to Kuantan on 27 August 1955 from Kuala Lipis, and was officiated by HRH Abu Bakar of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al Muadzam Shah, the Sultan of Pahang. History Kuantan in the first century was a part of Chi Tu, Chih-Tu empire. In the 11th century, this piece of land was conquered by another small empire called Pheng-Kheng before being taken over by the Siamese during the 12th century. During the 15th century, Kuantan was ruled by the Malaccan Sultanate, Malaccan Empire. Kuantan is said to have been founded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quilmes
Quilmes () is a city on the coast of the Rio de la Plata, in the , on the southeast end of the Greater Buenos Aires, being some away from the urban centre area of Buenos Aires. The city was founded in 1666 and is the seat of the eponymous '' partido'' (district). History The '' Quilmes'' were a native tribe who lived in the surroundings of Tucumán. In the 17th century, after repeated attempts by the Spanish invaders to control their lands, the Quilmes were defeated and were forced to settle in a restricted colony ('' reducción'') near Buenos Aires, where the authorities could control them. The settlement was thus established in 1666 as ''Exaltación de la Santa Cruz de los Kilme''. The journey from Tucumán was made on foot, causing hundreds of Quilmes to die in the process. The colony had been abandoned by 1810 and had become a ghost town. The land was divided in parcels and the town of Quilmes was established in 1818, which would later flourish during the wave of immig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I
The 2012 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge was held from 24 November to 2 December 2012 in Quilmes, Argentina. The tournament doubled as the qualifier to the 2014 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy to be held in India as the winner earned an automatic berth to compete. This was the seventh edition of the competition initiated by the International Hockey Federation in 2001 to broaden hockey's competitive base globally and featured the 8 teams just behind the top six teams in the world. Argentina won the tournament for the third time after defeating Korea 5–0 in the final, earning an automatic berth at the 2014 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy after their absence in the previous four editions. Qualification The following eight teams announced by the FIH competed in this tournament. * (Host nation) * (Eighth in 2011 Champions Trophy) * (Winners of 2011 Champions Challenge II) * (Third in 2011 Champions Challenge I) * (Fifth in 2011 Champions Challenge I) * (Sixth in 2011 Champions Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I
The 2011 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge was held from 26 November to 4 December 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was the sixth edition of the competition initiated by the International Hockey Federation in 2001 to broaden hockey's competitive base globally and featured the 8 teams just behind the top six teams in the world. Belgium men's national field hockey team, Belgium won the tournament for the first time after defeating India men's national field hockey team, India 4–3 in the final. Teams The International Hockey Federation, FIH announced the eight participating teams on 16 December 2010. * * * * * * * * Results First round ''All times are South African Standard Time, South African Time (UTC+02:00)'' Pool A ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- Second round Quarterfinals ---- ---- ---- Fifth to eighth place classification =Cross-overs= ---- =Seventh and eighth place= =Fifth and sixth place= First to fourth place classification = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salta
Salta () is the capital and largest city in the Provinces of Argentina, Argentine province of Salta Province, the same name. With a population of 618,375 according to the 2010 census, it is also the List of cities in Argentina, 7th most-populous city in Argentina. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Valle de Lerma Metropolitan Area (Spanish: ''Área Metropolitana del Valle de Lerma'', AMVL), which is home to over 50.9% of the population of Salta Province and also includes the municipalities of La Caldera, Vaqueros, Campo Quijano, Rosario de Lerma, Cerrillos, Salta, Cerrillos, La Merced, Salta, La Merced and Villa San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo. Salta is the seat of the Capital Department, Salta, Capital Department, the most populous department in the province. History Salta was founded on April 16, 1582, by the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma, who intended the settlement to be an outpost between Lima, Peru and Buenos Aires. The origin of the name ''Salta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
