Time is nearing for the hockey’s biggest extravaganza as Odisha Hockey World Cup is all set to start from 29th November at Bhubaneswar, India. The tickets booking has also started for the event on the online platforms. Odisha government opted for lot of campaigns to popularize the world cup and it has allready created alot of buzz, with the returning hockey glory in India.
Hosts India will look to get inspired by the Indian cricket team that won the 2011 cricket world cup in India and win the title at their own backyard.
“I am glad to announce the launch of the online ticket sales for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018. I am delighted to have received the first ticket. May the hockey fever of the people of Odisha spread to the world. We look forward to hosting fans and visitors from all over. We hope all our guests will enjoy world class hockey action and the great treasures that Odisha has to offer. Come enjoy the thrilling matches and soak in the warmth of our hospitality!” said Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik after receiving the first ticket of the tournament.
History
The Hockey World Cup trophy was designed by the Bashir Moojid and created by the Pakistani Army in 1971. In the inaugural edition in 1971 in Spain, Pakistan emerged victorious by defeating hosts 1-0 in the final. India finished third in the same event and went onto win their only title in 1975 world cup in Malaysia.
Participating team in 2018 hockey world cup
Pool A: Argentina, New Zealand, Spain and France
” ” B: Australia, England, Ireland and China
‘ ” C: Belgium, India, Canada and South Africa
” ” D: Malaysia, Pakistan, Germany and Netherlands
How you can book 2018 Hockey World Cup tickets?
The tickets have been priced from 100 rupees(North and South stand) to 200 rupees (east stand) which is way-too affordable. You can book the tickets for group stage, cross-over and quarter-final matches.
You can get the tickets online on Ticketgenie. For your help here’s the link- 2018 Hockey world cup tickets
Tickets for semi-final and final
The tickets for the semi-final and final will cost your 50 Rupees more. You can get the tickets here- 2018 Hockey world cup tickets
You can also get the tickets from the outlets that will be at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar.
