With only 365 days until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin, the hockey world has been busy sharing its excitement.
With nine men’s and nine women’s teams already qualified, hockey stars from around the world have been joining in with some of the 'one year to go' celebrations.
Team USA showed their creativity with a great image on Twitter that you can see here, as they declared: “Today marks one year until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Are you Rio ready? We are!”
New Zealand’s Olivia Merry was also looking ahead, posting on her Instagram: “365 DAYS TO GO TO RIO!!! Along with these facials there is a lot of blood, sweat and tears to come over the next year! It has been an amazing journey so far and I have to thank a lot of people for getting me to where I am today!!”
Belgium’s Felix Denayer meanwhile is looking forward to the Olympic flame arriving in Rio as he posted on his Twitter: “One year before the Olympic flame arrives in Rio #ShareTheDream #TeamBelgium”
Netherland’s Lidewij Welten reflected on her London 2012 experience as she posted an old photo on her Instagram, saying: “One more year....#wheredreamscometrue #rio2016”
Hockey India were also busy on their Twitter, tweeting: “The countdown begins! India’s Olympic dream, now just a year away! #IndiaKaGame #Rio2016”
Their captain, Sardar Singh, also provided this insight on http://www.rio2016.com, saying: “We have a year left and we’re working hard because now is the time to get everything right,” he said. “We are training very well and looking forward to a good performance in Rio. Hockey is our national game so everyone in India wants us to win the Olympic Games.”
An easy way to find hockey players is by using the Olympic Athlete Hub, by clicking here. Alternatively follow the FIH on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
To find out which men’s teams have already qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, click here.
To find out which women’s teams have already qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, click here.
The Olympic hockey competition line-up will not be completed until the conclusion of the Continental Championships taking place later this year.
Why not join in the celebrations and share your excitement using the hashtags #1YearToGo and #RoadToRio. Don't forget #Hockey as well!
