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Tirkey to Propose Six-a-Side Mini World Cup

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Published on September 25, 2015 with No Comments

Impressed with the ever-growing popularity of T20 cricket, former India hockey captain Dilip Tirkey has decided to suggest the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to introduce a six-a-side World Cup to popularise the game in new countries. “There used to be only one 50-over World Cup in cricket but now they have WorldT20 which is immensely popular. It has brought new viewers to cricket. We can do similar experiment in hockey with six-a-side World Cup,” Tirkey said. “We have only one World Cup in hockey. I strongly believe that we need a mini six-a-side World Cup in hockey,” he added.

The three-time Olympian, who is considered as one of the greatest defenders of Indian hockey, said that he will write to FIH regarding this.

“I will write to FIH and Asian Hockey Federation in this regard. This format is very popular in Europe and it can be accepted globally,” said Tirkey. Tirkey is also a member of Rajya Sabha member from Odisha.

 

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