The Indian men’s team announced itself on the World Cup stage with podium finishes in each of the first three editions, climaxing in the legendary 1975 victory over Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile, the women’s team achieved its best-ever finish of fourth place in the inaugural tournament in 1974.
India’s performance at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup:
1971 (Spain) – Bronze
1973 (Netherlands) – Silver
1975 (Malaysia) – Gold
1978 (Argentina) – 6th
1982 (India) – 5th
1986 (England) – 12th
1990 (Pakistan) – 10th
1994 (Australia) – 5th
1998 (Netherlands) – 9th
2002 (Malaysia) – 10th
2006 (Germany) – 11th
2010 (India) – 8th
2014 (Netherlands) – 9th
2018 (India) – 6th
2023 (India) – 9th
India’s performance at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup:
1974 (France) – 4th
1976 (West Germany) – Did not participate (DNP)
1978 (Spain) – 7th
1981 (Argentina) – DNP
1983 (Malaysia) – 11th
1986 (Netherlands) – DNQ
1990 (Australia) – DNQ
1994 (Ireland) – DNQ
1998 (Netherlands) – 12th
2002 (Australia) – DNQ
2006 (Spain) – 11th
2010 (Argentina) – 9th
2014 (Netherlands) – DNQ
2018 (England) – 8th
2022 (Netherlands and Spain) – 9th
Published on Aug 13, 2026
