Punjab, TN, Odisha in race to host men”s and women”s FIH WC in 2030

JALANDHAR: (Oct 30) Punjab, Odisha and Tamil Nadu are the frontrunners to host the 2030 FIH World Cups for both men and women, Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh confirmed

Odisha has hosted the men’s World Cup twice, while Tamil Nadu organised the men’s Junior World Cup last year in Chennai and Madurai.

Punjab, regarded as the cradle of Indian hockey, has never hosted the mega event. The state is currently hosting the men’s Asian Champions Trophy, its first international hockey tournament in 17 years. The last international hockey event hosted by Punjab was the Gold Cup in 2009.