Official logo and mascot of Hockey Men's World Cup 2018 was unveiled by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Kalinga Stadium
- He also inaugurated the official countdown clock for the event to be held at Kalinga Stadium from November 28 to December 16 next year.
- 16 countries, including hosts India, will participate in the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup.
- The 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup will be the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup field hockey tournament.