QUESTION: Consider the following statements about Women’s Hockey World Cup-2018:
- Netherlands won the trophy.
- Lucino Von der Hyde of Spain was awarded with Young Player Award.
- Best Player Award was given to Lidewij Welten.
Of the above the correct statements is /are:
(a) only 1
(b) only 2&3
(c) only 1&3
(d) only3
ANSWER: (c)
Related Facts:
- The 14th edition of Women’s Hockey World Cup was organized in Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London from 21 July -5 August.
- Defending Champion Netherlands grabbed the World Cup record 8th time defeating Ireland by 6-0.This was first ever World Cup final played by Ireland.
- Spain maintained third position by defeating Australia with 3-1 marking their first world cup medal.
- Awardees of the World cup–
Top Scorer | Van Male Kitty (8) Netherlands |
Best Player | Lidewij Welten, Netherlands |
Best Goalkeeper | Ayeisha McFerran, Ireland |
Young Player | Lucina Von der Hyde, Argentina |
References-
http://www.fih.ch/events/world-cup/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Women%27s_Hockey_World_Cup