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What Country Did Hockey Originate From?

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    Hockey is world's oldest sports; it goes back to as early as 1200 years ago or more. It existed in many of the world's early civilizations. it originated as a game played by Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Persians and Ethiopians. They all played variations of the game.  The word hockey is believed to be of French origin and it means 'a shepherd's crook.'

    The modern game of hockey or field hockey originated in British Isles in the 19th century, it was a popular school adapted from the Irish game of hurling. Hockey was spread internationally through the British army. It is booming in India and Pakistan. The game of field hockey first appeared in Olympics games in London in 1908.
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    Nyala  

    answered 3 years ago

      Hockey came from Nova Scotia a long time ago...everyone copied after that
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      D-man  

      answered 2 years ago

        Ice hockey originated in Canada,  its a Canadian game.
        Canada is a power house in hockey, and still is the best hockey nation in the world.
        No offence Russia?
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        Guest

        Guest  

        answered 6 months ago

           
           

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