ROLLER HOCKEY
Introduction:
Roller Hockey is considered as one of the most favorable and popular form of hockey worldwide. International Style Ball Hockey, Hardball Hockey, Hoquei em Patins, and Rink Hockey are certain names that are commonly referred for Roller Hockey. In the summer Olympics of Barcelona 1992, Roller hockey was a fine display of rollersport.
History:
Initially Latin countries used to dominate the game in 1940, since then there had been many World Championships: Argentina (4 World titles), Italy (4 World titles), Portugal (15 World titles), and Spain (13 World titles). England, Andorra, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Brazil are some other countries that are frequent international competitors, but they do not deal the traditional powers successfully. In the United States, the Roller hockey is called as Hardball Hockey. A practical was carried out in 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, as the organizers of Roller Hockey had built new rinks with white or blue surface, for a clear visibility of the ball on the TV transmission. Liceo de Coruna from Spain, FC Barcelona, FC Porto, Reus Deoportiu, SL Benfica, and Oquei de Barcelos from Portugal are some of the most crucial clubs in Europe. FC Barcelona is the most successful team, in respect with the trophy championships, as the club has acquired seventeen European Cups.
Championships:
A Ladies Rink Hockey World Championship and a Roller Hockey is organized by the FIRS in every two years. At the Ladies Roller Hockey World Championships and at the Mens Roller Hockey World Championships, a thorough list of the venues of the World Championships and a list of medal standings can be found.
