Lausanne (Switzerland), November 27: The TV coverage of the upcoming Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 will reach a record 194 countries, courtesy the media rights agreements signed by International Hockey Federation (FIH) with over thirty broadcast partners worldwide.

This agreement represents a record increase of almost 150% compared to the last edition of the men’s flagship event in 2014. Besides, the event will be shown by over 30 broadcasters.

However, the areas not covered by the media rights agreement will enjoy the matches through live streaming on FIH YouTube channel.

The host broadcasting operations will be delivered by Indian TV company Star Sports. FIH CEO Thierry Weil stated, “It is our will and mission to bring hockey to the attention of always more people. The great increase of countries where it will be possible to watch the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 on TV will enable many more fans to follow the action! This will give hockey more exposure than ever before.”

The Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 will set the stage from November 28 to December 16 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

A total of sixteen nations will be participating in the tournament wherein each team will play three matches during the league stage over the span of twelve days before four cross-over matches take place on 10th and 11th December 2018.