India’s men hockey team jumps to fifth position in FIH ratings

Q.  India men’s hockey team has jumped to which position in the FIH ratings?
- Published on 27 Jun 16

a. Fifth
b. Fourth
c. Third
d. Second

ANSWER: Fifth
 
India’s men hockey team has jumped to fifth position ahead of Belgium, New Zealand and Argentina after the team lodged a protest against the penalty shootout before settling for historic silver after the jury announced a 1-3 result against Australia.
  • India will now have 1689 points at the close of the Champions Trophy, 56 points ahead of sixth placed Belgium and just eight away from Great Britain on the fourth
  • India was ranked fifth in 2004 last.
  • This marks the first time in more than a decade that India Hockey Team has made it to the top 5 in the world rankings since the International Hockey Federation started the system in 2003

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