FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: 47-year wait, Indian hockey team hoping for ‘Chak Day’ at home
1975 was the last time the Hockey World Cup came to India. Since then, far from winning the trophy, India could not stay in the top three. After 2018, the Men’s Hockey World Cup is once again in India. From January 13 in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, 16 countries will compete for the trophy.In the 2018 Hockey World Cup, India had to exit from the last eight against the Netherlands. India has achieved one success after another on the stage of the Olympics, but India is a little behind on the stage of the world’s best in hockey.
In the 2018 Hockey World Cup, India had to exit from the last eight against the Netherlands. India has achieved one success after another on the stage of the Olympics, but India is a little behind on the stage of the world’s best in hockey.
India Full Squad: PR Sreejesh, Krishna Pathak, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Varun Kumar, Amit Ruidas (vice-captain), Neelam Sanjeep Jess, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Neelkant Sharma, Samsher Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Abhishek, Sukhjit Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Jugraj Singh. (Photo: Twitter)
India Full Squad: PR Sreejesh, Krishna Pathak, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Varun Kumar, Amit Ruidas (vice-captain), Neelam Sanjeep Jess, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Neelkant Sharma, Samsher Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Abhishek, Sukhjit Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Jugraj Singh. (Photo: Twitter)
The 34-year-old goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was instrumental in India’s success at the Tokyo Olympics. His trusty hand is the hope of Indians in the World Cup as well. His fourth career World Cup. Krishnan B Pathak is staying with him as the second keeper in the team. (Photo: Twitter)
The 34-year-old goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was instrumental in India’s success at the Tokyo Olympics. His trusty hand is the hope of Indians in the World Cup as well. His fourth career World Cup. Krishnan B Pathak is staying with him as the second keeper in the team. (Photo: Twitter)
Harmanpreet Singh will lead the Indian team in the Hockey World Cup. After 41 years at the Olympics, there was a podium finish. Captain Harmanpreet says, as the tournament progresses, the tension in the Indian team’s dressing room is increasing. After the Olympics, he is hoping for a podium finish in the World Cup at home. (Image: Twitter)
Harmanpreet Singh will lead the Indian team in the Hockey World Cup. After 41 years at the Olympics, there was a podium finish. Captain Harmanpreet says, as the tournament progresses, the tension in the Indian team’s dressing room is increasing. After the Olympics, he is hoping for a podium finish in the World Cup at home. (Image: Twitter)
Although there are rivals like Spain, England, Wales in Pool D, the Indian team is confident about themselves. Sukhjit Singh, Mandeep Singh say that India is ready for any challenge even though the opponent is tough. (Photo: Twitter)
Although there are rivals like Spain, England, Wales in Pool D, the Indian team is confident about themselves. Sukhjit Singh, Mandeep Singh say that India is ready for any challenge even though the opponent is tough. (Photo: Twitter)
In 2019, Graham Reid took charge of the Indian men’s hockey team. The Olympic medal drought was broken under his watch. This time Reid’s aim is to give India the World Cup. It is true that there is pressure of expectation at home, but he is optimistic about the World Cup squad that has been built with a mixture of youth and experience. (Image: Twitter)
In 2019, Graham Reid took charge of the Indian men’s hockey team. The Olympic medal drought was broken under his watch. This time Reid’s aim is to give India the World Cup. It is true that there is pressure of expectation at home, but he is optimistic about the World Cup squad that has been built with a mixture of youth and experience. (Image: Twitter)
Captain Harmanpreet will be accompanied by Amit, Surendra Kumar, Varun Kumar, Sanjeep Sasara in the defence. In the midfield there are veterans like Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Neelkanth Sharma, Samsher, Akashdeep Singh. (Image: Twitter)
Captain Harmanpreet will be accompanied by Amit, Surendra Kumar, Varun Kumar, Sanjeep Sasara in the defence. In the midfield there are veterans like Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Neelkanth Sharma, Samsher, Akashdeep Singh. (Image: Twitter)
India is gradually preparing for the World Cup at home. India played against strong Australia at their home ground. Graham Reid has also seen the Hockey Pro League as preparation for the World Cup. This time it’s time to destroy the best in the field. (Photo: Twitter)
India is gradually preparing for the World Cup at home. India played against strong Australia at their home ground. Graham Reid has also seen the Hockey Pro League as preparation for the World Cup. This time it’s time to destroy the best in the field. (Photo: Twitter)
