International Hockey Federation rankings
The International Hockey Federation or FIH governs 127 hockey associations in five continents. The World ranking is based on the point?s calculation that is obtained from the seeded entries in the International hockey tournament, which also includes the qualification process and the international results for the past four years.
The tournaments considered for calculating the points are: Olympic games, Hockey World Cup, Champions trophy, Champions Challenge and Continental federations Championships.
The qualification tournament for any of aforementioned events will also be taken into consideration in calculating the points.
First place finisher from Asia, Europe and Oceania receive 500 points upfront, as the standard of competition is far superior in these continents. Whereas, first place finishing teams form Pan America and Africa get only 375 points.
Top Ten Ranking Teams (Men?s):
1) Germany - 2088 points
2) Australia - 1993 points
3) Spain - 1790 points
4) Netherlands - 1778 points
5) Korea - 1730 points
6) England - 1535 points
7) Pakistan - 1498 points
New Zealand -1373 points
9) Belgium - 1135 points and
10) China - 1078 points.
The above rankings were as of 14th December 2009.
Top Ten Ranking Teams (women?s)
1) Netherlands - 2190
2) Argentina - 1980
3) China - 1860
4) Germany - 1780
5) Australia -1728
6) Spain - 1408
7) England - 1405
Japan - 1403
9) New Zealand - 1333
10) USA - 1213
The above rankings were quite recent; as of December 15, 2009.
