The World Cup can be collectively hosted by means of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 subsequent yr.
“India is fully prepared and ready to take up the challenge from all other 15 teams. I feel India is ready to become world champion once again. I am sure the way the Indian team is preparing, with the new spirit and self belief, we are going to do extremely well in the World Cup and in Paris OlympicsThakur told reporters after unveiling the world cup trophy here.
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India last won the World Cup 47 years ago in the 1975 edition in Kuala Lumpur.
“I’m glad and overjoyed to unveil the distinguished trophy and I’m certain we’re going to see a perfect event,” Thakur said.
“India will host the event in the most efficient imaginable method and I’ve complete religion that just like the 1975 World Cup, our Indian crew will do the entirety imaginable to win the 2023 World Cup in order that the hot technology recalls the success.”
Zafar Iqbal, a member of the 1980 Olympic gold medalist team, said India are one of the favorites to lift the trophy.
“We have now were given into the higher stage and there’s no doubt about that. We have the ability and talents to take at the robust Germany, Australia, Belgium and Netherlands. The four-five best groups are similarly just right. India has made a mark within the Olympics by means of successful the bronze medal. India has the prospective to win the trophy,” Iqbal told PTI.
The former India center forward added: “Yes I’m certain and assured that India have a possibility to complete at the podium. If the gamers play as a unit really feel they’re in a position to doing it, they are going to indisputably achieve the rostrum. We have excellent brief nook consultants and box objective scorers.”
Ajitpal Singh, captain of the 1975 World Cup-winning side, said there were no clear favorites for the World Cup.
“I will not say at this level who’s favorite. India has a superb opportunity however they are going to must play really well. There are very sturdy groups within the event and I want the Indian facet all of the highest. They have to place their easiest foot ahead.”
His teammate Ashok Kumar said India have the momentum and looks very solid at the moment.
“Why now not? I’m certain India can be some of the best 3. They have were given the momentum. The enjoy of successful a medal on the Olympics is very large and has fulled Indian crew spirit. India has the crew to excel,” he stated.