Hockey World League trophy unveiled

At unveiling ceremony, Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra said: “The year 2014 is significant for Indian hockey on global and Asian levels. Besides the World Cup, Champions Trophy and the Commonwealth Games, we will also feature in the Asian Games. Therefore, the tune for our national team will be set when the World League Final begins here. The entire country is waiting for Sardar Singh and his team to deliver, which I hope they will.

“India should now get behind their team and support them in a big way. Fan support can really make a big difference to the team's fortunes in a highly competitive tournament such as this.”

The Hockey World League is composed of four rounds and is played over two years. The schedule alternately coincides with the build-up to the World Cup and Olympics, providing more than half of the entry tickets for both.