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India’s Para Hockey World Cup Debut Ends With 11th Ranking
India’s para hockey team played in the FIH World Cup for the first time.
The tournament had 16 teams divided into two pools.
India finished 11th in the world rankings.
Coach Daljender Singh said the players performed well despite having no previous experience at such a global event.
He said the players enjoyed representing India and competing against teams from other countries.
Special Olympics Bharat helped prepare the team by organising camps and tournament arrangements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mallika Nadda also supported the players.
Singh said speaking with Modi gave the team extra enthusiasm.
India competed in the FIH World Cup for the first time, entering a 16-team field.
The team finished 11th in the world rankings after facing international competition.
Chief coach Daljender Singh praised the players’ performance during their first global tournament.
Special Olympics Bharat organised preparation camps and arrangements for India’s participation.
Singh said support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mallika Nadda encouraged the team and coaching staff.
- Who
- India’s para hockey team, led by chief coach Daljender Singh, with support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mallika Nadda and Special Olympics Bharat.
- What
- India competed in the FIH World Cup for the first time and finished 11th in the world rankings.
- Where
- At the FIH World Cup; the articles do not specify the host location.
- When
- Why
- Preparation camps, tournament arrangements and encouragement from supporters helped India participate and compete internationally.
Key facts
- Chief coach
- Daljender Singh
- Tournament
- FIH World Cup
- Indian team’s debut
- First appearance at the FIH World Cup
- Tournament field
- 16 teams, with eight teams in each pool
- India’s ranking
- 11th in the world rankings
- Preparation support
- Special Olympics Bharat organised camps and participation arrangements
- Additional support
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mallika Nadda encouraged the team
Quotes
Daljender Singh
Indian para hockey chief coach
“First of all, I would like to thank the Honourable Prime Minister Modi ji and Dr Mallika Nadda, who fully support us, and the entire SOB (Special Olympics Bharat) organisation, which made excellent arrangements for these children and set up camps, enabling us to play in the FIH World Cup.”
thehansindia.com
“The children gave a very good performance, as it was their first experience, and they did well there. We had 16 teams, with 8 in Pool B and 8 in Pool A. We are ranked 11th in the world rankings. I am very happy that the children enjoyed themselves there.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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