CAS said the case between Brenton Rickard and the International Olympic Committee was heard by video link. The court did not set a timeline for a verdict.

The men's hockey World Cup will be played in January 2023. On the other hand, Spain and Netherlands will co-host the the 2022 women's World Cup.

Italy's Milan And Cortina d’Ampezzo won 47 IOC votes, while competitor Stockholm and Are (Sweden) won 34 of them in their bid for 2026 Winter Olympics.

The IOC had decided to "suspend all discussions" with India regarding hosting of global sporting events after Pakistani shooters were not issued visas for the World Cup held in New Delhi in February this year.

Coming down heavily on India for going against the Olympic charter, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday demanded "written assurance" for it to host any international event in future.

India have proposed conducting the event for either men or women in the January 13 to 29, 2023 window.