The 2010 Hockey World Cup final took place in which Indian city?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: New Delhi.
Explanation:
The 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup was hosted in India's capital, New Delhi. This tournament was played from February 28 to March 13, 2010, at the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. In the final match, Australia defeated Germany 2–1 to claim their second World Cup title. India finished in 8th place in this tournament.
Additional Points:
Hosting: India has hosted the Men's Hockey World Cup four times to date (1982, 2010, 2018, 2023).
2018 and 2023: Both of these World Cups were held in Odisha (Bhubaneswar and Rourkela).
Winning Record: Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup the most number of times 4 times while India has won the title only once (in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur).
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: What was the official mascot of the 2010 Hockey World Cup?
Answer: 'Sheru' (a tiger).
Question: Which stadium is known as the 'Mecca of Indian Hockey'?
Answer: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.