Where did the final of the 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup take place?
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Correct answer: A
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Answer: Lucknow.
Explanation:
The final match of the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup was played at the 'Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium' in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. In this tournament, India won the gold medal by defeating Belgium 2-1 in the final. This was a historic moment for India, as the country claimed the Junior Hockey World Cup title after a long hiatus of 15 years. With this victory, India became the first nation to win the Junior Hockey World Cup on home soil. The team was coached by Harendra Singh, and the squad delivered a magnificent performance throughout the entire tournament.
Additional Points:
New Delhi: The 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup (Senior) was hosted here.
Bhubaneswar: In recent years (2018 and 2023), the Senior Men's Hockey World Cup has been hosted in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, Odisha.
India first won the Junior Hockey World Cup in 2001 (Hobart, Australia).
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: Which country did India defeat in the final of the 2016 Junior Hockey World Cup?
Answer: Belgium.
Question: Which was the first country to win the Junior Hockey World Cup while hosting the tournament?
Answer: India (2016).