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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country will held the men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2016 announced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
A
Argentina
B
Belgium
C
Canada
D
India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 2016 edition was held between 8–18 December 2016 in Lucknow, India, with India defeating Belgium 2–1 in the final. India also became the first host nation to win the Junior World Cup.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was held in Lucknow, India from 8–18 December 2016. A total of sixteen teams competed for the title. Host nation India won the tournament for the second time after defeating Belgium 2–1 in the final. Germany won the third-place match by defeating Australia 3–0.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was the third installment of the National Hockey League (NHL)-sanctioned competition, 12 years after the second World Cup of Hockey in 2004. It was held from September 17 to September 29 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Canada won the championship, defeating Team Europe in the best-of-three final.

Detailed explanation-4: -Odisha’s Bhubaneswar and Rourkela will host the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 from January 13 to 29.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 29 January 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha and the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela. This time India will present the hockey world cup 2023 schedule. The matches will be played in the Indian cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela 2023.

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