Men’s HWL: Aussies retain title; India win bronze

Australia retained the Men’s World Hockey League title, edging out Olympic champions Argentina 2-1 in the final of the finals here at Kalinga Stadium today. Host India also retained the bronze medal, defeating Germany by 2-1 identical margin earlier in the day.

Hosted by Odisha Government, under the auspices of Hocey India, the 10-day-long hockey extravaganza proved to be resounding success. This was the third and last edition of the World Hockey League and the International Hockey Federation event will resurface in a new format named as Pro Hockey League next year.

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