Question: Which of the following country has won the Junior Hockey World Cup- 2016?
(a) Belgium
(b) India
(c) Pakistan
(d) Germany
Ans:(b)
Related facts:
- The 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup was the 11th edition of the Hockey Junior World Cup for men, an international field hockey tournament.
- It was held in Lucknow, India from 8–18 December, 2016.
- Number of participating teams -16
- Competition Results
1. Gold – India
2. Silver – Belgium
3. Bronze – Germany - Awards:
- Man of the match(Final) – Gurjant Singh (India)
- Best Player of the Tournament: Enrique Gonzalez de Castejon (ESP)
- Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Loic van Doren (BEL)
- Up & Coming U19 Player of the Tournament: Timm Herzbruch (GER)
- Fair Play Award: New Zealand
- Fans Choice Award: Harmanpreet Singh (IND)
- HERO Top Scorer of the Tournament: Edward Horler (ENG) – 8 goals
- India have become the first nation to win the hockey junior World Cup at home.
- India beat Belgium 2-1 to win their second world title after 15 years.
- India has won its first title in Hobart, Australia in 2001.
- In 1997, India had won a silver medal in Milton Keyes, England.
Reference:
http://www.fih.ch/events/hockey-junior-world-cup/uttar-pradesh-mens-hockey-junior-world-cup-2016/news/incredible-india-win-uttar-pradesh-hockey-junior-world-cup-men-lucknow-2016/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Men’s_Hockey_Junior_World_Cup
http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/hockey-junior-world-cup-final-live-score-live-updates-india-upbeat-vs-belgium/story-hdgZr2bl3sR3Nl0pHVL0BP.html