Men's Hockey World Cup Current Affairs, GK & News
India to host men’s edition of junior hockey World Cup 2021
International Hockey Federation (FIH) recently announced that India will host the men’s edition of the junior hockey World Cup 2021. The women’s junior World Cup event will be held in Potchefstroom in South Africa. This is the first time the African continent is organising the apex sports event. The Continental qualifier matches are scheduled throughout ..
Topics: International Hockey Federation • Men's Hockey World Cup • South Africa
Graham Reid appointed as new chief coach of India men’s hockey team
Graham Reid from Australia has been appointed as the new chief coach of the India men’s hockey team till the end of 2020. As per industry standards, every international coach’s contract is supposed to be for an Olympic cycle. But his tenure can be extended till 2022 FIH World Cup depending upon his performance. Hence, ..
Topics: Graham Reid • Men's Hockey World Cup • Reid
Belgium wins 2018 men’s Hockey World Cup
In Hockey, Belgium has claimed their first ever World Cup title. They defeated Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic shoot-out in the final of the 14th edition of Men’s World Cup 2018 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on December 16. Both the teams, goalless at full time, were at level 2-2 after five penalties. ..
Topics: Bhubaneswar • Field hockey in India • Kalinga Stadium • Men's Hockey World Cup • Odisha • Sport in India • Sports • Sports in Odisha
Tata Steel named as Official Partner of FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018
Steel manufacturing giant Tata Steel has been named as an official partner of the 14th edition of the FIH men’s hockey World Cup 2018 to continue their efforts of promoting development through sports across the country. The tournament is scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from November 28 to December ..
Topics: Bhubaneswar • Field hockey in India • Kalinga Stadium • Men's Hockey World Cup • Odisha • Sport in India • Sports • Sports in Odisha
Netherlands team wins 14th edition of Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018
In the 14th edition of Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018, defending champions the Netherlands recorded a stunning 6-0 victory over Ireland in the summit clash at London on August 5 to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 32 matches. It must be noted that the Netherlands have been crowned the world champions for ..
Topics: Association football • Men's Hockey World Cup • Sports
Javed Shaikh named in panel of umpires for 2018 Hockey World Cup
India’s Raghu Prasad and Javed Shaikh have recently named in the panel of umpires for the 2018 Hockey World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar. On December 21, 2017, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that 25 officials representing 19 countries from all five continents will officiate at this prestigious event taking place at the ..
Topics: Bhubaneswar • Kalinga Stadium • Men's Hockey World Cup • Sport in India • Sports