Hockey world championship women

The World hockey Championship for women is a quadrennial international tournament for national teams. The tournament is organized by the Fédération Internationale de Hockey and was first held in 1974 . ==History[ Edit] == The first edition of the World Cup for men took place already in 1971. For the women it was still three years waiting for the first World Championship. Ten countries competed for the world title. Netherlands became the first world champion. Twelve countries since 1981 take there part in the World Cup, although this number increased to sixteen in 2018 . Since 1986 the tournament is held every four years, sometimes in the same location as the World Cup for men. Netherlands won the latest WORLD CUP in 2014 and is also the record holder with seven victories. Netherlands, together with Argentina and also Germany the only country that each edition of world hockey championship has participated. To date, four countries could themselves to world champion crowns: Argentina, Australia, Germany and Netherlands. ==Palmares[ Edit] == ==Medal Tally[ Edit] ==