The trophy consists of a silver cup with an intricate floral design, surmounted by a globe of the world in silver and gold, placed on a high blade base inlaid with ivory. At its peak is a model hockey stick and ball. Without its base, the trophy stands 120.85 mm high. Including the base, the trophy stands 650 mm. It weighs 11,560 g.

The Hockey World Cup Trophy was unveiled in Ludhiana as a part of the tour organised by Hero Honda, sponsors of Hockey World Cup 2010, for the promotion of the tournament beginning on February 28 this year.

The trophy was brought to Ludhiana from New Delhi and after its display here, it will be taken to the other parts of the country.

Hockey fans were delighted to see the World Cup trophy.

Awatar Singh, a former hockey player said, "The trophy reminded me of 1958, when I used to play. I feel like a 25-year old, I wish and I am confident that India (will) reach the finals."

Hockey lovers thronged in large numbers to have a glimpse of the trophy.

The Hockey World Cup trophy was designed by the Bashir Moojid and created by the Pakistani Army. On March 27, 1971, in Brussels, the trophy was formally handed to FIH President Rene Frank by Mr H.E Masood, the Pakistani Ambassador to Belgium. The trophy consists of a silver cup with an intricate floral design, surmounted by a globe of the world in silver and gold, placed on a high blade base inlaid with ivory. At its peak is a model hockey stick and ball. Without its base, the trophy stands 120.85 mm high. Including the base, the trophy stands 650 mm. It weighs 11,560 g.