Hockey, or more specifically, field hockey, was first introduced to the Australian Youth Olympic Festival as a men's and women's tournament at the 2007 Games.

After being introduced at the 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival, field hockey has become a permanent feature at every edition since.

Australia are the most successful team in the men's competition, having won gold at every edition of the tournament.

[1] Great Britain are the most successful women's team, having one the tournament twice,[2] followed by Australia who have won the tournament once.

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