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Field Hockey · Level 10: Professional · Sub-level 10.4

Rankings, Awards and the FIH Today

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 30 October 2026 · markdown

How the modern game is organised: the world rankings and how points are earned, the FIH awards and how they are voted, keepers and rising stars, the FIH's members and headquarters, the five continental bodies and their events, the calendar and development.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The world rankingsTake a test

  1. There are men's and women's rankings.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  2. Results earn ranking points.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. Top-ranked teams avoid each other early.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  4. Each game has its own list.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Only nations are ranked.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. New results update the list.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. Wins over strong teams count more.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. Play, record, calculate, publish.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. Stronger opponents give more points.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. Results drive the rankings.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 2Earning ranking pointsTake a test

  1. Better results earn more.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  2. Big events carry more weight.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. Upsets are rewarded.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  4. Surprise defeats cost points.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Only recognised internationals count.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Points follow results.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. League games are official internationals.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. Bigger events weigh more.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. Win, draw, defeat.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. Upsets earn extra.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 3The FIH awardsTake a test

  1. There is one for men and one for women.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  2. It is for the best young players.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. Keepers have their own award.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  4. Coaches are recognised too.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Umpire of the Year honours top officials.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Several groups share the vote.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. Stephan Veen and Alyson Annan were the first winners.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  8. 1998, 2004, 2020-21.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  9. Young players, players in their prime, then coaches.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. Rising Star is the young players' award.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 4Award winners in recent yearsTake a test

  1. His wins came for 2020-21, 2022 and 2024.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  2. He won two years running.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  3. Argentina's second winner.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  4. Vanasch was a key figure in Belgium's titles.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  5. India swept several awards that season.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  6. She captained the Dutch to Tokyo gold.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  7. Strong fan voting helped Indian players.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  8. 2017, 2019, 2020-21.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  9. 2011, 2017, 2020-21.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  10. Three awards up to 2024.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 5The FIH's membersTake a test

  1. Each country joins through its association.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  2. Hockey is played in many countries.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. Many world sports bodies are based in Lausanne.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  4. Lausanne is the Olympic capital.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Membership opens the door to events.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Members vote on key decisions.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. The Congress governs the FIH.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. 1924, 1982, 2019.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  9. From the club to the world body.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. Lausanne is on Lake Geneva.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 6The continental bodiesTake a test

  1. Africa, Asia, Europe, Pan America and Oceania.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  2. The EHF covers Europe.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. One body for the whole Americas.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  4. Run by the Asian body.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. The two Oceania powers.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Hockey is a long-standing Asian Games sport.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. Continental champions often qualify.

    Source: Olympedia, Olympic hockey results · recall

  8. Continent, world hockey, all sports.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. The five bodies in alphabetical order.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. Europe's championship is the EuroHockey.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 7Multi-sport eventsTake a test

  1. England's women won the 2022 gold.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  2. Argentina is often the strongest team there.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. Olympic gold is hockey's top prize.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  4. Buenos Aires hosted it.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Medals attract government support.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. England beat Australia in Birmingham.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. India and Pakistan have long rivalries there.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. The Olympics are the biggest stage.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. 2018, 2022, 2024.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. England won the 2022 women's gold.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 8The calendarTake a test

  1. They alternate within each cycle.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  2. Spacing them gives two peaks.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. League seasons run every year.

    Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall

  4. Indoor hockey fills the winter months.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Rest matters as much as play.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Juniors have their own world event.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  7. Continental titles open Olympic doors.

    Source: Olympedia, Olympic hockey results · recall

  8. The big events alternate.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. Every season, then about every four years.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. World Cups fall between Olympic Games.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 9Developing the gameTake a test

  1. Education spreads good practice.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  2. More nations make a stronger sport.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. It needs a smaller area and fewer players.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  4. Turf costs a lot to build and maintain.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Schools are a key entry point.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Growth is the aim.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. Officiating quality matters at every level.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. From first steps to the world stage.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. A court, a hall, a full pitch.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · recall

  10. Small formats help development.

    Source: FIH, The history of FIH & hockey · applied

Test 10Umpires at the top levelTake a test

  1. Each takes one half of the field.

    Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view) · recall

  2. Referrals go to the video umpire.

    Source: FIH Video Umpire Protocol (July 2026) · recall

  3. Neutral officials protect fairness.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  4. Top events keep a reserve ready.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Appointments come from the world body.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Managers review and support the umpires.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. Radios link the umpires and the video umpire.

    Source: FIH Video Umpire Protocol (July 2026) · recall

  8. Step by step to the top.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. Call, review, advice, decision.

    Source: FIH Video Umpire Protocol (July 2026) · recall

  10. Radios keep the officiating team connected.

    Source: FIH Video Umpire Protocol (July 2026) · applied

Sources

KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, USA Field Hockey 101, NFHCA notes, FIH history and official results; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Field Hockey - Rules of Hockey).

  • General field hockey reference70
  • Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md17
  • FIH, The history of FIH & hockey6
  • FIH Video Umpire Protocol (July 2026)4
  • Olympedia, Olympic hockey results2
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view)1