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Hockey World Cup 2023
]The Hockey World Cup 2023 is in its 15th edition and will be played in India. The country won its hosting rights in November of 2019 and received automatic qualification. The Pool draw took place in September last year. Belgium are the defending champions, who won the 2018 World Cup by defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in the final via penalty shootout, whereas Australia took the third place.
Germany vs Belgium Highlights Hockey World Cup: GER beat BEL 5-4 in shootout
Updated on Jan 29, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Germany vs Belgium Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights Updates: Germany defeated Belgium 5-4 in the penalty shootout to win the Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar. Both the teams had scored three goals each at the end of regulation time. Catch the Highlights of GER vs BEL:
Pressure, poor execution sank India’s World Cup hopes
The wait to win their first Cup medal since the 1975 gold and high expectations as the 2021 Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists pulled India down, led to an early elimination.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 11:01 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Bhubaneswar
Need mental conditioning coach: Coach after India's shock exit from Hockey WC
The Indian men's hockey team were stunned by New Zealand in a must-win crossover tie at the World Cup happening in Orissa on Sunday.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 12:52 PM IST
Watch: NZ break Indian hearts in shootout classic as hosts bow out of Hockey WC
New Zealand stunned Harmanpreet Singh-led Team India 5-4 on penalties after playing a six-goal thriller at the Hockey World Cup 2023 on Sunday. With the win over India in the crossover match, the Kiwis have entered the quarter-finals of the Hockey World Cup.
Updated on Jan 22, 2023 10:16 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Hockey World Cup: India beat South Africa 5-2, finish joint ninth
The hosts controlled the 9-12 classification playoff in the Rourkela stadium packed with more than 21,000 fans
Published on Jan 28, 2023 10:14 PM IST
Germany
FIH World Cup: Child the Kiwi who keeps returning for more
The seniormost player at this World Cup talks about longevity and life-sport balance
Published on Jan 22, 2023 08:04 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Bhubaneswar
Previous World Cup Winners
India STANDINGS - POOLS
| Pos | Team | PLD | WWon | L Lost | DDraw | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AUS Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 7 |
| 2 |  ARG Argentina | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Pos | Team | PLD | WWon | L Lost | DDraw | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BEL Belgium | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 7 |
| 2 |  GER Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
Hockey World Cup: Finalists Germany’s India link
Finalists Germany have benefitted from South African scientific advisor, Robin Arkell, who was in India’s corner when they won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics
Published on Jan 28, 2023 06:19 PM IST
Injured Hardik Singh out of World Cup in big jolt for India
The 24-year-old midfielder has been replaced in the squad by Raj Kumar Pal
Updated on Jan 22, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Hockey a way of life in Sundargarh
The British introduced hockey in the tribal-dominated region of Odisha two centuries ago. The game has thrived since then with the region continuing to produce a number of internationals.
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 10:20 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Manpreet Singh: Not the captain but still a leader
The 30-year-old has been a livewire on the pitch in the World Cup, shouting instructions to his colleagues and acing the playmaker role.
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Bhubaneshwar
INDIA's performance in World Cup
| Against | Status | Year |
 Kenya | 3rd Place | 1971 |
 Netherlands | 2nd Place | 1973 |
 Pakistan | 1st Place | 1975 |
 To Be Confimed | Results Awaited | 2023 |
Hockey World Cup 2023: Peter Tirkey, the unheralded Odisha hockey pioneer
Peter Tirkey, the first player from the state to play for India, at the 1982 Junior World Cup, has since groomed young talent as coach of the SAIL Hockey Academy in Rourkela.
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 08:11 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
