FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: Four teams that will qualify to the semifinals
All four teams are proud hockey nations with a rich history.
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Jan 7, 2023 6:03 pm
Men’s Hockey (Source: Twitter)
The 15th edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup will be held in India at Bhubaneswar in Odisha. This edition will commence on January 13th. Argentina and South Africa will play the opening game and the audience at Odisha will be watching very closely as it will be held at home.
Ahead of the tournament, there are some amazing contenders who can lift the World Cup. Australia could lift yet another title, or Belgium could emerge victorious. We could have a new champion. Here are the four sides who could qualify for semi-finals in the FIH World Cup 2023.
4. India
Indian Hockey Team (Source: Twitter)
India has not had a chance to lift the silverware. It has not won a World Cup trophy to date. India’s last top 5 finish at a Hockey World Cup was way back in 1982. India will be looking to break the jinx in home conditions.
Under the mentorship of Graham Ried, they have had good outings coming into the World Cup with a bronze medal at the Asia Cup and also at the Olympic games in Tokyo. Then they bagged a silver at the Commonwealth Games in London. The side which is led by Harmanpreet Singh will be looking to get their hands on a World Cup title having had a wonderful history in the sport.
