Spain women's national field hockey team
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The Spain women's national field hockey team represents Spain
in the international field hockey competitions. The team, coached by Pablo Usoz since 2003, made history when it surprisingly won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
, at their first ever Olympic appearance and in front of their home crowd in Terrassa
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Olympic Games
World Cup
European Nations Cup
Champions Trophy
Champions Challenge
Spain
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in the international field hockey competitions. The team, coached by Pablo Usoz since 2003, made history when it surprisingly won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
, at their first ever Olympic appearance and in front of their home crowd in Terrassa
Terrassa
Terrassa is a city in the east central region of Catalonia, Spain, in the comarca of Vallès Occidental, of which it is the co-capital along with Sabadell, the historic capital....
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Olympic GamesField hockey at the Summer OlympicsField hockey was introduced at the Summer Olympic Games as a men's competition at the 1908 Games in London, with six teams, including four from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland....
- 1988 – did not qualify1987 Women's Field Hockey Olympic QualifierThe first Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier was held in Edinburgh, Scotland in April 1987 . Six nations took part, and they played a round robin...
- 1992 – GOLD MEDAL:
- 1996 – Eighth place
- 2000 – Fourth place
- 2004 – Tenth place
- 2008 – Seventh place
World CupWomen's Hockey World CupThe Women's Hockey World Cup is the field hockey World Cup competition for women, whose format for qualification and final tournament is similar to the men's. It has been held since 1974. The tournament has been organised by the International Hockey Federation since they merged with the...
- 1974 – Sixth place
- 1976 – Fifth place
- 1978 – Eighth place
- 1981 – Tenth place
- 1983 – Did not compete
- 1986 – Eleventh place
- 1990 – Fifth place
- 1994 – Eighth place
- 19981998 Women's Hockey World CupThe 1998 Women's Hockey World Cup was the ninth edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. It was held from May 20 to May 31, 1998 in Utrecht, Netherlands alongside the 1998 Men's Hockey World Cup. The Australia won its second world title after defeating Netherlands 3–2 in the final...
– Did not compete - 20022002 Women's Hockey World CupThe 2002 Hockey World Cup for women is the 10th edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. It was held from November 24 to December 8, 2002.Argentina won its first ever World Championship after beating Netherlands 1–1 in penalty stroke...
– Eighth place - 20062006 Women's Hockey World CupThe 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup is the 11th edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. It was held from September 27 to October 8, 2006 in Madrid, Spain.Netherlands won its sixth World Championship after beating Australia 3–1...
– Fourth place - 20102010 Women's Hockey World CupThe 2010 Women's Hockey World Cup was the twelfth tournament of the Women's Hockey World Cup. It was being held from August 29 to September 11, 2010 in Rosario, Argentina. The country was awarded the rights on March 23, 2007. Argentina won the tournament after beating Netherlands 3–1 in the final...
– Twelfth place
European Nations CupEuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe EuroHockey Nations Championship is an international men's and women's field hockey competition organised by the European Hockey Federation for the top eight European national teams. It is the top division of the EuroHockey Nations Championships...
- 19841984 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 1984 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the first edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women, organised by the European Hockey Federation. It was held in Lille, France from May 3 to May 13, 1984...
– Seventh place - 19871987 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 1987 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the second edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women. It was held at the Picketts Lock Centre in London, United Kingdom from 3 to 13 September 1987...
– Fifth place - 19911991 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 1991 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the third edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women. It was held in Brussels, Belgium from May 1 to May 10, 1991...
– Sixth place - 19951995 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 1995 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the fourth edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women. It was held in Amstelveen, Netherlands from June 14 to June 25, 1995...
– Silver Medal:
- 19991999 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 1999 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the fifth edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women. It was held in Cologne, Germany from August 18 to August 29, 1999...
– Fourth place - 2003 – Silver Medal:
- 2005 – Fourth place
- 20072007 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 2007 EuroHockey Nations Championship for women is the 8th edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women. It was held in Manchester, England from August 18 to August 25, 2007.In the final, Germany upset Netherlands to clinch the first title...
– Fourth place - 20092009 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 2009 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship is the 9th edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women. It will be held from August 22 to August 29, 2009 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.-Pool A:---------------------Pool B:----...
– Fourth place - 20112011 Women's EuroHockey Nations ChampionshipThe 2011 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the 10th edition of the EuroHockey Nations Championship for women. It was held from August 20 to August 27, 2011 in Mönchengladbach, Germany....
– Fourth place
Champions TrophyChampions Trophy (field hockey)The Hockey Champions Trophy is the International Hockey Federation's most prestigious annual event . Founded by Pakistan's Air Marshal Nur Khan, it features the world's top-ranked teams competing in a round robin format. The Pakistan Hockey Federation started the competition as a men's tournament...
- 1987 to 1989 – Did not compete
- 1991 – Fourth place
- 1993 – Fifth place
- 1995 – Fifth place
- 1997 to 20002000 Women's Champions Trophy (field hockey)The 8th edition of the Women's Hockey Champions Trophy took place from Saturday May 27 until Saturday June 3, 2000 in the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. Participating nations were titleholders Australia, Argentina, Germany, hosting nation The Netherlands, New Zealand, and South Africa...
– Did not compete - 2001 – Sixth place
- 2002 to 2006 – Did not compete
- 2007 – Sixth place
Champions ChallengeChampions Challenge (field hockey)The Hockey Champions Challenge is an international field hockey tournament, played every two years. It was introduced in 2001 by the International Hockey Federation in order to broaden hockey's competitive base at world level.-Men:...
- 20022002 Women's Champions Challenge (field hockey)The first edition of the Women's Champions Challenge took place at the Randburg Hockey Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event started on Saturday February 9 and ended on Sunday February 17.=...
– Did not compete - 20032003 Women's Champions Challenge (field hockey)The second edition of the Women's Champions Challenge took place in Catania, on the island of Sicily. The event started on Saturday July 5 and ended on Sunday July 13...
– Silver Medal: - 20052005 Women's Champions Challenge (field hockey)The third edition of the Women's Champions Challenge took place at the USA Field Hockey National Training Center in Virginia Beach, United States. The event started on Friday July 8 and ended on Saturday July 16...
– Sixth place
Famous players
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Nagore Gabellanes Nagore Gabellanes Marieta is a former field hockey player from Spain. He was a member of the Women's National Team that surprisingly won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil... Marívi González María Victoria González Laguillo is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was born in Mexico. She was a member of the Women's National Team that surprisingly won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil... Anna Maiques Anna Maiques Dern is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was a member of the Women's National Team that won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil .-References:*... Elisabeth Maragall Elisabeth Maragall Verge is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was a member of the Women's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil .... María Isabel Martínez María Isabel Martínez de Murguía Embarba is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was a member of the Women's National Team that surprisingly won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil... |
Teresa Motos Teresa Motos Izeta is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was a member of the Women's National Team that surprisingly won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil . Motos also competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where Spain finished in 8th and last... Nuria Olivé Nuria Olivé Vancells is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was a member of the Women's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil .-References:... Virginia Ramírez Virginia Ramírez Merino is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was a member of the Women's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil .-References:**... María Ángeles Rodríguez María Ángeles Rodríguez Suárez is a former field hockey player from Spain, who was a member of the Women's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil .... Maider Tellería Maider Tellería Goñi is a former field hockey player from Spain. She was a member of the Women's National Team that surprisingly won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics on home soil .... |