Indoor Hockey

FIH Indoor Hockey World Ranking

Indoor hockey is a six-a-side version played in a sports hall with side boards. The ball may not be hit hard, only pushed, so the game is fast, technical and high scoring.

Origin

Indoor hockey grew in Germany and northern Europe as a way to keep playing through the winter months.

Fun fact

Unlike outdoor hockey, the indoor ranking is led by Central European nations, with countries such as Austria and Czechia near the top.

Strongest nations

Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium are strong indoors, along with Czechia, Poland and Iran.

Governing body

The International Hockey Federation (FIH), which runs the Indoor Hockey World Cup.