Who/what was the official mascot of the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup held in India in 2018?

Appeared in: JSSH Staff Nurse - 2019

Explanation

The official mascot for the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, was 'Olly'.
Olly represents the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle, a species famous for its mass nesting (known as Arribada) on the beaches of Odisha.
The choice of mascot was intended to raise awareness about the conservation of these turtles and the broader marine environment.

Option A: Appu the Elephant was the mascot for the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi, not the 2018 Hockey World Cup.
Option C: Bandabi the Asiatic Black Bear was the mascot for the 2018 Winter Paralympics held in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Option D: Soohorang the White Tiger was the mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics held in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Official mascots of major sporting events as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Knowledge of mascots for major international events, especially those hosted in India, is a frequent topic in the general knowledge section of nursing and other competitive examinations.
These mascots often carry a message about the host region's culture or environmental priorities, such as Olly highlighting Odisha's role in turtle conservation.
What if the question asked about the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup? The mascot was again 'Olly', as the event was co-hosted by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in Odisha, reinforcing the state's identity with the Olive Ridley turtle.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question testing general knowledge about major sporting events.
Identify the key information required: the mascot for the '2018 Men's Hockey World Cup' in 'India'.
Associate the host location (Bhubaneswar, Odisha) with its well-known environmental features. Odisha is famous for the nesting grounds of Olive Ridley turtles.
This connection points directly to 'Olly' the Turtle. The name 'Olly' is a diminutive of 'Olive Ridley'.
Confirm the answer by eliminating the other options. Appu is famously associated with the 1982 Asian Games, while Soohorang and Bandabi were mascots for the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.

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