2000 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier
The fourth Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier was held at National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes, England, from 23 March until 2 April 2000. Ten nations took part and played a round robin. The top five teams joined hosts and defending champions Australia (also Oceania Cup winner), Argentina (Pan American Games winner), South Korea (Asian Games winner), The Netherlands (European Nations Cup winner) and South Africa (All-Africa Games winner).
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