Indian men's hockey team knocked out of World Cup 2023
By Parth Dhall
Defeat
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India's campaign in the ongoing Hockey World Cup came to anend against New Zealand in the crossover match on Sunday. With the scores leveled 3-3 post full time, India lost the penalty shootout by a scoreline of 4-5.
Performance
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India last won the tournament in 1975, finishing second and third in 1973 and 1971, respectively Team India exited in the quarter-finalsof the 2018 edition.
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Run
India were clubbed in Pool D alongside England, Wales, and Spain. India trounced Spain 2-0 in their opening game, followed by a goalless draw against England. The hosts overpowered Wales 4-2 before losing to New Zealand.
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Hosts
India is hosting the Hockey World Cup for the fourth time after 1982 (Mumbai), 2010 (Delhi), and 2018 (Odisha). It is the most times a nation has hosted the tournament.