Hockey World Cup 2023 begins today: India to Belgium, TOP 5 contenders for title, in PICS
A historic bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics bringing them back among the international elite, India men's hockey team will seek their first podium finish in 48 years in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 as they begin their campaign against Spain on Friday (January 13). In these collection of pictures, we take a look at top contenders for the title from defending champions Belgium to hosts India.
Belgium men's hockey team
Australia men hockey team
Netherlands men hockey team
Germany men hockey team
India men hockey team
Harmanpreet Singh's India men hockey team will be one of the favourites for the title while hosting the Hockey World Cup 2023 at home beginning in Rourkela on Friday (January 13). It has been 47 years since India last tasted World Cup success in hockey. After failing to lift the trophy in 2018, the Harmanpreet Singh led team has another shot at glory. (Photo: IANS)