CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India finished at which place in the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2021?
A
Sixth
B
Third
C
Fourth
D
Fifth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Argentina trumped six-time champions Germany in the final to win gold at the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2021 held in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, while France and the Indian hockey team finished third and fourth, respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. India are also the first and only nation to win any type of medal in junior world cup as a host.

Detailed explanation-3: -Odisha to host FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021. A total of 16 teams will compete in the under-21 competition which will be played in Bhubaneswar from November 24 to December 5. The FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Detailed explanation-4: -Argentina beat six-time champions Germany to lift Junior hockey world cup. Argentina showcased its organised game with great composure to beat six-time champion German side 4-2 and win the title after 16 years in the men’s Hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium.

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