Indian Men's Hockey Team Achieves Fifth Spot in FIH World Rankings
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Indian men's hockey team ranks 5th in FIH rankings after historic Paris 2024 Olympics performance. |
| FIH Rankings | Netherlands (1st, 3,267 points), England (2nd, 3,139 points), Belgium (3rd, 3,124 points), India (5th, 2,955 points). |
| India's Achievement | Back-to-back Olympic medals for the first time since 1972; ranked 5th in FIH standings. |
| Key Tournaments | Paris 2024 Olympics, FIH Hockey Pro League, EuroHockey Championship 2023. |
| Ranking System | Elo-based ranking system introduced in 2020; based on match results, opponent rankings, and match importance. |
| Historical Context | India ranked 6th in 2003, dropped out of top 10 in 2008, rose to 5th in 2024. |
| Future Goals | Aim to climb further in rankings during FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 season starting February 2025. |