The Hockey World Cup is an international field hockey competition organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The tournament is held every four years, with men's and women's events held separately.
The first Hockey World Cup was held in 1971 in Barcelona, Spain, with Pakistan winning the men's tournament and the Netherlands winning the women's tournament. Since then, a total of 14 men's and 12 women's tournaments have been held.
The most successful men's team in the history of the Hockey World Cup is Pakistan, who have won the tournament four times (1971, 1978, 1982, and 1994). The most successful women's team is the Netherlands, who have won the tournament eight times (1974, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1990, 2006, 2014, 2018).
The most recent Hockey World Cup was held in 2018, with the men's tournament held in Bhubaneswar, India and the women's tournament held in London, England. Belgium won the men's tournament for the first time, defeating the Netherlands in the final, while the Netherlands won the women's tournament for the eighth time, defeating Ireland in the final.
Hockey World Cup is scheduled to start on 13th January 2023, with the men's tournament to be held in India and the women's tournament to be held in Spain. Here is the Groups for the First stage of the Tournament -
This is the Full Fixture of the Hockey World Cup 2023 -
The Hockey World Cup is one of the most prestigious events in the sport of field hockey and is a showcase of the best players and teams from around the world. The tournament continues to grow in popularity and is a must-see event for any hockey fan.
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