The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched the website for the Women's Worldhockey Olympic Qualifier in Kazan, Russia.
The tournament, held in Kazan, begins Saturday 19 April 2008 and features the national teams of Russia, Belgium, France, India, Netherlands Antilles and USA. The micro site aims to provide up to the minute information, with results, scorers and full tables available for viewing.
The site also plans to use the popular 'Live Commentary' feature, giving you the chance to view written reports from your computer as the action takes place.
The winner of the tournament will secure a place at the Olympic Games in Beijing.
The tournament finishes on Sunday 28 April 2008.
For full team information and other features on the site, please use the site navigation options on the left hand side of the screen. More information will be added before the action begins on Saturday.
Teams Qualified for 2008 Olympic Games Women's Hockey Tournament
- China (Asian Games Champion and host)
- Japan (Silver Medalist Asian Games, extra quota based upon the WorldHockey team rankings after Samsung World Cup 2006)
- South Africa (Champion of the African Olympic Qualification Tournament)
- Argentina (Champion of the 15th Pan American Games)
- Germany (Champion of the 8th Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship )
- Netherlands (Silver medalist of the 8th Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship)
- Great Britain (Bronze medalist (England) of the 8th Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship)
- New Zealand (Champion of the 5th Oceania Cup)
- Australia (Silver medalist of the 5th Oceania Cup)
3 vacancies left:
- Winner of the Women’s Qualifying Tournament for the XXIX Olympic Games – Baku
- Winner of the Women’s Qualifying Tournament for the XXIX Olympic Games – Kazan
- Winner of the Women’s Qualifying Tournament for the XXIX Olympic Games – Victoria
