Many of you may already know that Hockey World Cup 2010 is being held in India. What a pleasant start it was when India beat Pakistan by 4-1 in the opening match.
Since this is an important event in Indian Sports history, we are providing some details which may fetch you some marks in the GK Section of forthcoming exams.
Started: 1971
Schedule: held every four years
Trophy Designed By: Bashir Moojid
Trophy Created By: Pakistani Army
Trophy: a silver cup with an intricate floral design, surmounted by a globe of the world in silver and gold, placed on a high blade base inlaid with ivory. At its peak is a model hockey stick and ball.
Five countries have dominated the event's history. Pakistan is the most successful team, having won the tournament four times. The Netherlands have won three titles, and Germany has won two titles. India and Australia have each won the tournament once.
The Cup could not be held in Pakistan, as Pakistanis led by cricketer Abdul Hafeez Kardar, protested against India's participation in the Hockey World Cup. So it was moved to Real Club de Polo grounds in Barcelona, Spain, a neutral and peaceful European site.
Pool A:
Germany, Netherlands, Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina
Pool B:
Australia, Spain, England, Pakistan, India, South Africa
Host country: India
City: Delhi
Teams: 12
Venue: Dhyan Chand National Stadiums
Since this is an important event in Indian Sports history, we are providing some details which may fetch you some marks in the GK Section of forthcoming exams.
Hockey World Cup
Organised By: International Hockey Federation (FIH)Started: 1971
Schedule: held every four years
Trophy Designed By: Bashir Moojid
Trophy Created By: Pakistani Army
Trophy: a silver cup with an intricate floral design, surmounted by a globe of the world in silver and gold, placed on a high blade base inlaid with ivory. At its peak is a model hockey stick and ball.
Five countries have dominated the event's history. Pakistan is the most successful team, having won the tournament four times. The Netherlands have won three titles, and Germany has won two titles. India and Australia have each won the tournament once.
History of Hockey World Cup:
Pakistan's Air Marshal Nur Khan originated the idea of a Hockey World Cup was. FIH approved the idea and it was decided that inaugural World Cup would be held in October 1971, in Pakistan.The Cup could not be held in Pakistan, as Pakistanis led by cricketer Abdul Hafeez Kardar, protested against India's participation in the Hockey World Cup. So it was moved to Real Club de Polo grounds in Barcelona, Spain, a neutral and peaceful European site.
World Cup Winners:
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner Up | Second Runner Up |
| 1971 | Barcelona, Spain | Pakistan | Spain | India |
| 1973 | Amstelveen, Netherlands | Netherlands | India | West Germany |
| 1975 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | India | Pakistan | West Germany |
| 1978 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Pakistan | Netherlands | Australia |
| 1982 | Mumbai (Bombay), India | Pakistan | West Germany | Australia |
| 1986 | London, England | Australia | England | West Germany |
| 1990 | Lahore, Pakistan | Netherlands | Pakistan | Australia |
| 1994 | Sydney, Australia | Pakistan | Netherlands | Australia |
| 1998 | Utrecht, Netherlands | Netherlands | Spain | Australia |
| 2002 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Germany | Australia | Netherlands |
| 2006 | Mönchengladbach, Germany | Germany | Australia | Spain |
| 2010 | New Delhi, India | -- | -- | -- |
Most Successful Teams
| Team | Wins | Appearances in Final |
| Pakistan | 4 (1971, 1978, 1982, 1994) | 6 |
| Netherlands | 3 (1973, 1990, 1998) | 5 |
| Germany | 2 (2002, 2006) | 3 |
| Australia | 1 (1986) | |
| India | 1 (1975) |
Hero Honda World Cup 2010
Teams:Pool A:
Germany, Netherlands, Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina
Pool B:
Australia, Spain, England, Pakistan, India, South Africa
Host country: India
City: Delhi
Teams: 12
Venue: Dhyan Chand National Stadiums
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