History was made in Belgium and the Netherlands as the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup came to a close today, marking a landmark moment for hockey and for the athletes who competed for the very first Para Hockey World Cup title, which was eventually won by Italy, beating Spain in the final (5-4). England and Pakistan won the Challenger Trophies, finishing both in 9th place.

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Germany’s men earned an important win while a draw was enough for both Spain’s men and Australia’s women to book their places in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup on Sunday, while there was heartbreak for hosts Belgium and Australia's men and China and India’s women.