World Cup 2018 sub-sections News Features Interviews Photos Videos History Fixtures 2014: It was a learning process A first person account of the 2014 hockey World Cup. 2014: It was a learning process A first person account of the 2014 hockey World Cup. More News History 2010: We failed to build on the momentum A first person account of the 2010 hockey World Cup. History 2006: Sliding into mediocrity A first person account of the 2006 hockey World Cup. History 2002: We were inconsistent A first person account of the 2002 hockey World Cup. History 1998: A bitter experience A first person account of the 1998 hockey World Cup. History 1994: We had a good chance... A first person account of the 1994 hockey World Cup. History 1990: A very, very hostile crowd A first person account of the 1990 hockey World Cup: History 1986: Chopping and changing affected form A first person account of the 1986 hockey World Cup. History 1981-82: Fifth place, a poor consolation A first person account of the 1981-82 hockey World Cup. History 1978: A debacle followed by a calamity A first person account of the 1978 World Cup. History 1975: Bringing joy and glory to the nation A first person account of the 1975 World Cup History 1973: We had the best ever combination A first person account of the 1973 World Cup. History 1971: Our fans wanted nothing but gold! A first person account of the 1971 World Cup. India finished third after losing to eventual champion Pakistan in the semifinals.