Hockey | 12 teams book places in 2016 Rio Olympics lineups

The International Hockey Federation has confirmed 12 teams which qualified for the 2016 Olympic tournaments in Rio de Janeiro.
Six men’s and six women’s teams earned places in the 12-nation Olympic events at Hockey World League semifinals played over the past month in Argentina, Spain and Belgium.
The FIH says teams confirmed in the men’s competition are: Germany, Netherlands, Argentina, Australia, Belgium and Britain.
Women’s teams going to Rio are: Britain, China, Germany, Netherlands, Australia and Argentina.
Two Asian champions, India’s men and South Korea’s women, already qualified last year.
The Olympic lineups will be completed by October after continental championships for Pan-America, Europe, Oceania and Africa.

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