World Cup Hockey 2023

Have you ever heard of three consecutive comebacks (with two goals behind)! This is beyond any imagination

But before I begin, just a quick update! India finished 9th (along with Argentina) after defeating South Africa 5-2

Weird, very weird, but the “They-Should-Have-Won-It” theme got once again reinforced today.

If World # 1, 2, 3 and 4 are going to reach the semis, why do we need an elaborate World Cup tournament? (I am just kidding!

Parents of the Spanish defender #24 Ignacio Rodriguez were sitting behind us. We joined in their excitement and agony by screaming along with them, hugging them and waving their flag.

Then how can 5th ranked India lose to New Zealand (ranked 12th), which itself was struggling in this tournament?

Not yet in the full chirpy mood I need for my writing. Stay tuned from tomorrow

Me and my friend met Rajinder Singh, current US men’s hockey coach and ex-Indian men’s and women’s hockey coach.

The story of the last round of league matches (in two days) was that there were freaking unbelievable 67 goals scored,

I was emotional! It was first ever live National Anthem in the stadium, first ever live match of India (in any sports)

Do you know that hockey is played in the water puddle?

What would be the management style of a German or Belgium corporate organization in a desperate situation (unlike India or England)? They will obviously still stick to the work plan and processes.

Argentina literally had an about turn against mighty Australia and almost won this match.

Friends, this is one of the most scintillating hockey I have seen for a while.

Will they have the same chakravyuha against India and which Abhimnyu will break it?

India came out smoking hot on home turf beating Spain 2-0.

So, what really happened in 2023? Pakistan lost the game and were eventually never reached the top four positions. Have you ever heard of such a bizarre idiotic story?

I am visiting Bhubaneshwar, India for the World Cup Hockey Championship among 90+ nations, 16 of whom have qualified for the final rounds in Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela in India. I will send regular snippets of the competition for your quick review.