Canada's hope for women's, men's Olympic berths in field hockey dashed
Canada led 1-0 for three quarters but conceded five late goals to lose 5-1 to Spain at a women's Olympic field hockey qualifier Tuesday, effectively ending its bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics. The Canadian men saw their qualifying bid end in a 3-2 loss to Chile.
![Canada's hope for women's, men's Olympic berths in field hockey dashed](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7085121.1705419677!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/sawers-audrey-1180.jpg)
![Canada's Audrey Sawers, right, battles Spanish opponent for the ball during Tuesday action at an Olympic qualifiying tournament in Valencia. The Canadians lost 5-1 and had their Olympic fate sealed later when Great Britain beat Malaysia 8-1. Two women's field hockey players battle for possession of the ball at a Paris Olympic qualifying tourney in Valencia, Spain.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7085121.1705419677!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/sawers-audrey-1180.jpg)
Canada led 1-0 for three quarters but conceded five late goals to lose 5-1 to Spain at a women's Olympic field hockey qualifier Tuesday, effectively ending its bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics. The Canadian men saw their qualifying bid end in a 3-2 loss to Chile.