By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: The draw ceremony for the 4 Pools of the upcoming FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar – Rourkela was held today in Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Host India is placed in Pool D along with England, Spain and Wales. Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Chief Secretray Suresh Mohapatra, 5T Secretary VK Pandian and Sports Secretary R Vineel Krishan were among those present.
FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023 will begin on January 13, 2023 and continue till January 29. As many as 16 teams will be playing under four pools in the tournament.
Pool A: Australia, Argentina, France, South Africa.
Pool B: Belgium, Germany, Korea, Japan.
Pool C: Netherlands, New Zealand, Malaysia, Chile.
Pool D: India, England, Spain, Wales.
