Indian Hockey Association

List of contents World cup hockey 2008 Official partners List of invited teams Hockey stadiums in India India in brief Government guarantees Media partners Services & facilities Hotels in India Traveling & Ticket categories Brand ambassador Inauguration ceremony Closing ceremony Total budget

INAUGRATION CEREMONY

Good Evening,My dear hockey players and our honorable

chief guests also our lovely spectators

so, On this grand occasion of this year the committee members, chairman, organizers are going to host the IHA Hockey world cup 2008. we welcome all our chief guests,players and spectators to make this Tournament grand successfully...

Now its time to introduce all our chief guests1.>Mrs Pratibha Patil "PRESIDENT OF INDIA" has also given a great support to host this tournament

2.>. Mr. G.S.Gill "THE HEAD COMMITTE MEMBER OF IHF"Bollywood stars “The king of bollywood Shahrukh khan and

gorgeous kareena kapoor.

Brand Ambassador

The brand ambassador of Indian Hockey association of world cup 2008 is one and only the Baadshah king of Bollywood

"SHAHRUKH KHAN". Shahrukh Khan is a very great actor and well known Personality in bollywood as well as in India. He has made

number of hit films. Shahrukh Khan is one of the richest man in India. By his outstanding acting many peoples,students,youths

are attracted by him. By his Outstanding acting performance our Indian bollywood industry has reached the millestones. He is having number of fans in India not only in

india but also in the whole world.. Shahrukh Khan is one of the finest actor in India So, we

are selecting the King khan "SHAHRUKH KHAN" as the Brand ambassador of Indian hockey association of world cup 2008.

Through this the hockey world cup 2008 will attract many people's,students,youth etc..

Shahrukh Khan had recently made the film "CHAK DE INDIA" the film based on the game Hockey. It was more popular film in India by his outstanding performance. Shahrukh Khan as brand ambassador of indian hockey association of world cup

2008 through this he can do number of Add's and advertisement by the Concept of this we can attract many

people's to watch the Hockey world cup 2008.

World Cup Hockey 2008

Now, this year the Indian hockey federation is going to host the men’s field hockey world cup 2008. We hope to make a great achievement in

hosting the world cup 2008.The world’s largest conference for international sports club. We would like to wish you all a very warm

welcome to New Delhi and to India as sports location. Sport is an important, healthy and sensible way for billions of people worldwide to spend their leisure time. Sport also has many and diverse social functions. In particular, it brings people together from

across borders. Sport knows no borders. Making sport accessible to children, young people and adults is

a very important task - one to which your sports clubs devote great attention. The Indians are crazy about sports and this is why India makes

an outstanding location for international championships. This is demonstrated by the large number of major sporting events that we will

be hosting over the next few months. Our thanks goes out to everyone who has helped to make it

possible for India to host these events, and, in advance, to all those who are now working hard on the preparations for these major events.

With great excitement, we are counting down the last 60 days before India hosts the Hockey World Cup for the second time. Apart from the

Olympic Games, there is probably no other event that can cast its spell over so many people worldwide. In 2008 the world’s eyes will be on

India. We are looking forward to this festival of Hockey, which will offer our country completely unique opportunities. It will be "a time to

make friends" with the many visitors we are expecting from across the globe next few months!

This tournament enables us to present India as a modern and innovative location for business, science, culture and sports. With this as its objective, the Indian Government has developed a creative

and comprehensive host strategy, which is currently being implemented

India must impress people through its willingness to help and friendliness and trade and industry through its strengths as a

business location. For this reason we are planning a strong marketing campaign for India as a business location. World Cup 2008 will

stimulate the Indian economy and naturally we want to make best possible use of this.

We hope to welcome many of you back to India again next year and wish you every success for this year’s conference and

hope you enjoy your stay in India.

Continued…..

Official partners

Our Sponsors

List of invited Teams

IndiaAustraliaGermany England Spain South Africa

Continued….NewZealand

Belgium

Netherlands

Canada Argentina Argentina

Argentina

Hockey Stadiums in India

Hockey Stadiums in India

The hockey stadiums in India are equipped with synthetic turfs and spectator friendly amenities. Over the years, they have played host to many memorable contests. Here is a list of major hockey grounds in India:

Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Egmore, Chennai

Radhakrishnan Stadium is regarded by the International Hockey Federation as one of the best in the world for its state-of-the-art infrastructure. After installation of a synthetic turf surface in 1995, the stadium hosted the hockey event in the SAF Games and the 1996 Champions Trophy

In 2004, the stadium was redesigned and upgraded by the Sports Authority of Tamil Nadu to prepare the venue for hosting the 2005 Champions Trophy in December. After the renovation drive, the stadium features a re-laid synthetic hockey surface and floodlights of international standards.

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi

The erstwhile National Stadium, known as the "temple of Indian hockey," was dedicated to the memory of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand in 2002. The Stadium boasts of two brand new synthetic hockey turfs and has a capacity of 25,000. In preparation for the 2008 Delhi Commonwealth Games, the hockey pitches will be equipped with floodlights and electronic and video-matrix scoreboard.

Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad:

The Gachibowli Stadium was built by construction major Larsen & Toubro Ltd. in mere 70 days for the 2003 SAF Games. This state-of-the-art stadium hosted the 2005 Premier Hockey League.

K. D. Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow:

The stadium was named in the memory of famous Indian hockey player Kunwar Digvijay Singh "Babu."

Surjeet Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar

This astro-turf stadium was named after Olympian Surjeet Singh.

India in Brief

India is the seventh larest country in the world.the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world.Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east. Home to the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the

Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long historyFour major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the region's diverse culture . India is the world's twelfth largest economy at market exchange rates and the third largest in purchasing power. Economic reforms have transformed it into the second fastest growing large economy.

India is the world's twelfth largest economy at market exchange rates and the third largest in purchasing power. Economic reforms have transformed it into the second fastest growing large economy. India is the largest democracy in the world. Since its independence in 1947, India has maintained cordial relationships with most nations. India has managed to preserve established traditions while absorbing new customs, traditions, and ideas from invaders and immigrants. Multicultural concerns have long informed India’s history and traditions, constitution and political arrangements. India's national sport is field hockey though cricket is the most popular sport in India.

ATITHI DEVO BHAVA

Government Guarantees

The host strategy also includes a joint campaign for better service and hospitality. This is being organised by the World Cup Organising Committee, commercial airports, the automobile club TATA and all the major tourism industry associations. India is known as a good and practical organiser. We want to prove that we are excellent service providers too.

Put on a happy face: Indians can be cheerful, although to date this is not something we are known for abroad. The target group for this service campaign includes anyone who will have anything to do with Hockey World Cup 2008 guests - from taxi drivers, via hot dog sellers, through to hotel staff.

India must impress people through its willingness to help and friendliness and trade and industry through its strengths as a business location. For this reason we are planning a strong marketing campaign for India as a business location. Hockey World Cup 2008 will stimulate the Indian economy and naturally we want to make best possible use of this

The Indian Government actively supports the Hockey World Cup

Government guarantees make the major event possible

The host presents itself India as a friendly, cosmopolitan and cheerful country

Our Media Partners Broadcast Schedules (status June 2008): MNet Supersports: South Africa and Algeria, Equitorial Guinea, Mali,

Sierra Leone, Angola, Eritrea, Mauritania, Somalia, Benin, Ethiopia , Mauritius, Botswana, Gabon , Morocco, St Helena, Burkina Fassau, Gambia, Mozambique, Sudan, Burundi, Ghana, Namibia, Swaziland, Cameroon, Guinea, Niger, Tanzania, Central African Republic, Guinea Bissau, Nigeria, Togo, Chad, Kenya, Republic of Congo, Tunisia, Commores, Lesotho, Reunion, Uganda, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Rwanda, Western Sahara, Democratic Rep. of Congo, Libya, Sao Tome & Principe, Zambia, Djibouti, Madagascar, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Malawi, Seychelles.

TensportsIndia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan,

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and

Afghanistan

ESPN Sur, ESPN2:Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay

CNBC Asia:Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,

Middle East, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.

Doordarshan:India

Zee Sports:India

ESPN/STAR:Hong Kong, India, China

Fox Sports:Australia

SKY:New Zealand

Services And Facilities Contacts:

Hello and welcome, we have put together a list of subjects and FAQ's to help you find a quick answer

to your questions Do you have a ticket query?

Answers to all questions about tickets can be found on the Hockey website Are you intending to visit India for the World Cup and do you need a visa?

For visa information please contact the Indian Embassy in your country of origin. Embassy addresses can be obtained from the Indian government.

Do you want to be a volunteer at the World Cup or are you looking for job linked to the World Cup?

If you want to be a volunteer you can find further information on the Hockey website.

Are you looking for World Cup information material or merchandise?

World Cup information and official merchandise can be found on the FHI website.

Hotels in India

Hotels in Agra Hotels in DelhiHotels in Jaipur Hotels in Jaisalmer Hotels in JodhpurHotels in UdaipurHotels in Nainital Hotels in NalagarhHotels in ShimlaHotels in Cochin

Hotels in ManaliHotels in DalhousieHotels in KhajjiarHotels in MussoorieHotels in GoaHotels in KeralaHotels in BangaloreHotels in HyderabadHotels in Chennai

Hotels in IndiaHotels in GoaHotels in Agra

Hotels in KeralaHotels in Manali

Online Booking Facility is Also Available

Website: www.Indianhotels.com

Travelling: Equally important among the government guarantees that

we offered are those concerning transport infrastructure and traffic management. The current transport infrastructure, i.e. roads, railways, airports and local public passenger transport, can easily cope with a major international event like the Hockey World Cup 2008. India is known for its excellent infrastructure

In order to maintain this image, ever since we were selected to host the Hockey World Cup, the Indian Government, Indian states and towns and cities have made significant investments to improve the transport infrastructure even further for this event. The Indian Government has invested around 3.7 Million Rupees in measures to extend and expand India’s major roads network alone. We are counting on traffic flowing smoothly during the World Cup 2008. Additional expansion and extension measures to facilitate access to the World Cup cities and the World Cup stadiums will be completed by 2008

Ticket categories and prices

The prices and categories for tickets for the 2008 hockey World Cup™, as elaborated by the ticketing sub-committee set up jointly by FHI and the Indian local organising committe

Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3

5000 800 400

4000 820 380

3000 750 350

2500 700 300

2000 650 250

1500 600 200

1000 500 150

Category 3 tickets are to make up some 15% of the total inventory of an estimated 3 million purchasable tickets and will be sold exclusively to those living in India. With these tickets, FHI and the LOC intend to enable Indians residents on low incomes to attend matches.

CLOSING CEREMONYGood evening everybody,

Our honorable chief guests also our lovely spectators On this cool evening the spectacular final match between India and

Australia, spectaculars were holding the nerves well its the time to introduce our honorable chief guests

Manmohan singh "PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA"The CHAKDE TEAM

And now its the time for the announcement of prizes1st I call upon the runner's up team captain to receive the trophy

and cash award, I request to honour the trophy and cash award for the runner's up team.

And next the winner's of the Indian hockey association world cup 2008 goes to India. i call upon the winners’ team captain and I request

Sir Manmohan singh to honor the trophy and cash award for the winner's team.

And lastly I congratulate all our sponsors they have given a full support to host the hockey world cup 2008.

THANK YOU

Venue: Venue: Dhyan Chand National Stadium, DelhiDhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi

Now its time to rock with thrilling shows by our king khan shahrukh khan and sexy kareena

kapoor for the song "CHAK DE INDIA"

Thank you Shahrukh and kareena that was amazing and dazzling performance...

By here we end up the inaugration ceremony and lastly I am thankful to all of our chief guests, organizers, players for coming here and making this evening a successful one and I also hearty

congratulate to all of our sponsorers.

THANK YOU

Total budget

Hockey Stadiums 15,00,000

Services & Facilities 10,00,000

Brand Ambassador 5,00,00,000

Inauguration ceremony 10,00,000

Closing ceremony 10,00,000