Daily Quiz | On India’s hockey World Cup win
The captain of the 1975 victorious Indian team, Ajit Pal Singh and coach Balbir Singh Sr. snapped with the then President of the Indian Hockey Federation, M.A.M. Ramaswamy (right).
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In which Asian Capital city was the third edition of the World Cup held and how many teams took part?
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What was India’s performance in the first two World Cups held in Spain and the Netherlands?
Answer : It had finished third in 1971 and was runner-up to Pakistan in 1973.
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Which were lone South American and African teams in India’s group in the league stages?
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Who were the skipper and coach of the triumphant Indian squad?
Answer : Ajit Pal Singh and Kishen Lal.
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India topped its pool and played host Malaysia in the semifinals. It was four minutes away from a 2-1 defeat when an Olympic medalist and a future MP equalised before India won in extra time. Name the outspoken hockey star.
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India took on ‘arch-rival’ and defending champion Pakistan in the summit clash where it prevailed 2-1 to take the honours. Who netted the match-winner and name his legendary father.
Answer : Ashok Kumar, the son of Dhyan Chand.
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Published – March 14, 2025 05:00 pm IST
