Seoul Olympic Games -Field Hockey - 100 baisa

Issued in 1988, this stamp commemorates the Games of the XXIV Olympiad held in Seoul, South Korea, and features the sport of field hockey. As one of the Olympic Games' long-established team sports, field hockey brings together athletes in a contest of speed, precision, teamwork, and tactical skill. The Seoul Olympics welcomed competitors from around the world and served as a major international celebration of athletic excellence and friendly competition.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Sultanate of Oman joined the worldwide recognition of the 1988 Olympic Games and highlighted the importance of sport in promoting international friendship and understanding. The issue celebrated athletic achievement and reflected Oman's support for the Olympic ideals of excellence, fair play, and cooperation among nations through peaceful sporting competition.