REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO: India last hosted the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Photo: Hockey India
\n\nPunjab, Odisha and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the frontrunners to host the 2030 FIH World Cups for both men and women.
\n\nThe development signals India's interest in securing the hosting rights for the next editions of the showpiece tournaments, with three states emerging as potential venues.
\n\nOdisha has hosted the men's World Cup twice, while Tamil Nadu organised the men's Junior World Cup last year in Chennai and Madurai, as well as the men's Asian Champions Trophy in 2023. Punjab, regarded as the cradle of Indian hockey, is yet to host a major World Cup event.
\n\nThe state is currently hosting the men's Asian Champions Trophy, marking its return to the international hockey calendar after 17 years. Punjab last hosted an international hockey tournament in 2009, when it organised the Gold Cup.
\n\n"Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Punjab are all in the race. If Odisha gets the Hockey World Cup, it will be a big achievement for the state. Odisha will be the first preference,” Bhola Nath said. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh
\n\nThe Hockey India…
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