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Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic Irish origin, played by men. One of Ireland's native Gaelic games, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football, such as the field and goals, the number of players and much terminology. Wikipedia
Contact: Full
Equipment: Sliotar, hurley, helmet (not optional)
First played: Prehistoric origin
Highest governing body: Gaelic Athletic Association
Mixed-sex: Camogie is the female variant
Olympic: Demonstration sport 1904
Team members: 15 players per side; substitutes are permitted
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