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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 38

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q38

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Which of the following Indian cities will co-host the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answear is option A i.e Bhubaneswar

  • The 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup was the 15th edition of the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup.It was the world championship for men's national field hockey teams organized by the International Hockey Federation.
  •  It was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and at the 20,000 seat Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, India from 13 to 29 January 2023.
  •  Hockey India launched the hockey anthem, Jai Ho Hindustan Ki for the world cup. This was composed by Prem Anand and sung by Sukhwinder Singh.
  •  Germany won their third title after defeating the defending champions Belgium in the final 5–4 in a shoot-out after the match finished 3–3 in regular time.
  • The Netherlands captured the bronze medal by winning 3–1 against Australia