SportsSunday, 30 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Hockey World Cup: India finish 8th after shootout loss to Belgium
India finished 8th in the men’s Hockey World Cup after a 3-3 draw and 3-4 shootout loss to Belgium in the 7th-place match.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, India finished 8th in the men’s Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium after drawing 3-3 with Belgium in the 7th-place match and losing 3-4 in the shootout.
Key specifics
- The tournament was held in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- India drew 3-3 with Belgium in the 7th-place match.
- India lost 3-4 in the penalty shootout.
- Abhishek and Harmanpreet Singh scored field goals for India, while Harmanpreet converted a late penalty corner.
- India ended the tournament in 8th place.
Exam lens
Sports current affairs question, Netherlands-Belgium host countries, 3-3 draw, 3-4 shootout, 8th place, Harmanpreet Singh late equaliser; TNPSC may ask the final ranking and venue of the Hockey World Cup.