Hockey in India

Hockey is the national game of India. It has made India stand tall and has proved itself to the world, in spite of being under political suppression. Hockey is a team game, which is played by two teams of eleven players. Either team tries to hit the ball with the hockey stick into the goal, and also tries to prevent the opponent from doing so. Over the years, different player positions and tactics have been adapted for effective  attacking and defending.

The game of hockey is played widely across India. It is popular and is played by both men and women. The origins of the game can be traced back to the earliest civilizations of the world. The rules of hockey are very similar to the rules of football except that players must use sticks instead of their feet to play the ball.