Germany beat Belgium to win the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

Germany beat Belgium to win the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

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Category : Sports Published on: January 31 2023

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  • In the FIH Hockey World Cup, Germany have lifted the World Cup after 17 years beating Belgium 5-4 in a penalty shootout, after the game ended 3-3 in the final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. 
  • Germany now have won the World Cup three times, first in 2002 and second in 2006.
  • Germany became the fourth team in World Cup history to come behind from a two goals deficit to complete a turnaround and win the quadrennial event.
  • With the win, Germany has joined Netherlands and Australia (3) in the list of most number of World Cups won, standing only behind Pakistan (4).

Awards of Hockey World Cup 2023:

  1. Best Player- Niklas Wellen (Germany)
  2. Best Goalkeeper- Vincent Vanasch (Belgium)
  3. Best Junior Player- Mustapha Cassiem (South Africa)
  4. Hero Top Scorer- Jeremy Hayward (Australia)
  5. Best Team Goal Celebration Award- Korea
  6. Fan’s Choice Award- Christopher Ruhr (Germany)
  7. Fair Play Award- Belgium
  8. Maximum Team Goals Award- Netherlands
  9. Best Forward of the Tournament Award- Niklas Wellen (Germany)
  10. Best Midfielder of the Tournament Award- Victor Wegnez (Belgium)
  11. Best Defender of the Tournament Award- Jeremy Hayward (Australia)
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