TT to host Hockey World League event

At the National Hockey Centre in Tacarigua, TT will welcome Malaysia, Japan, Russia, USA, Barbados, Chile and Switzerland from March 25 to April 2 2017.

Composed of four rounds (round one, two, semifinals and finals) and played over two years, the Hockey World League shines a spotlight on the sport around the world. Even the smallest hockey- playing nations have the opportunity to write their own chapter in hockey’s history books.

A lot is at stake for teams participating in these Hockey World League Round Two events. Whilst vital FIH Hero World Ranking points will be awarded depending on final standings, eight teams per gender will qualify for the Hockey World League Semifinals.

These will be the top two teams from each event plus the two highest placed teams in the FIH Hero World Rankings of the teams that finish third.

Taking place next June and July, the semifinals offer teams the chance to qualify for the Hockey World League Finals later in the year, plus the ultimate prize of 2018 Hockey World Cup qualification.