The Indian men’s hockey team failed to secure a direct entrance in the 2014 World Cup. They are on the likes of Australia or New Zealand to clinch the October-November Oceania Cup so that they seal their passage to the marquee event as one of the reserve teams.
India will be making it to the 2014 World Cup that is to be held in the Kyocera Stadium in the Hague, the Netherlands next May-June as Australia or New Zealand are heavily tipped to win the Oceania Cup.
India is among the five nations, who have placed their bids before the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to host the 2018 Hockey World Cup. According to FIH statement, they have received seven high quality bids from five nations who are all looking for the chance to host men's and women's showpiece events to be held simultaneously. The flurry of injuries to Indian players in recent times have been a big concern for all and sundry.
"The FIH is thrilled to have received such an excellent response from National Associations regarding the great opportunity to host Hockey World Cup events in 2018," --- said FIH Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Fairweather.
Both the men's and women's World Cups 2018 will feature 16-nation field of participants confirming the growing interest of the sport. The event will demonstrate a crystal idea of where India stands at the world level and will also be an ideal preparation for the 2014 World Cup.
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