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field hockey

NOUN
hockey played on field or ground
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He played at the field hockey World Cup for his native South Africa, but holds an Italian passport now through his ancestry.

From Barron's Feb. 9, 2026

One of those is led by Waugh, who is heading up the Amsterdam Flames, which is backed by a consortium that includes former Australian field hockey player Jamie Dwyer and Australian businessman Tim Thomas.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2026

Did you know she has a scholarship awaiting her based on her skills in field hockey?

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 18, 2025

I was in speech and debate with my Indian classmates, played field hockey with Sikh kids, and took journalism with East Asian friends.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2024

A crowd of people had come to see the games: first basketball, then field hockey, then volleyball, and last of all, soccer.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola



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