Spain secure Olympic spot

Spain qualified for the women's hockey competition at the Beijing Olympic Games yesterday by defeating hosts Azerbaijan 3-2 in the final of a six-team tournament. China, Japan, South Africa, Argentina, Germany, the Netherlands, Britain, New Zealand and...

Spain qualified for the women's hockey competition at the Beijing Olympic Games yesterday by defeating hosts Azerbaijan 3-2 in the final of a six-team tournament. China, Japan, South Africa, Argentina, Germany, the Netherlands, Britain, New Zealand and Australia had already qualified for the Games from Aug. 8-24. Two other qualifying tournaments take place over the next two weeks to decide the final two qualifiers.

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