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Hockey World Cup: Host India in Pool C
In a favourable draw, host India was on Wednesday clubbed in Pool C with Olympics silver medallist Belgium, World No 11 Canada and African continental champion South Africa in the men’s Hockey World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from November 28 to December 16.
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According to the schedule announced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday, India will open its campaign against South Africa on November 28 before taking on European giant Belgium on December 2 and Canada on December 8.
Pool A, meanwhile, consists of Rio 2016 Olympic champions Argentina, New Zealand, Spain and France. A first place finish in each pool will guarantee a berth in the quarterfinals, with the second and third place finishers needing to win a cross-over match. The semi-finals will be played on December 15, with the bronze medal and the showpiece final scheduled for 16 December.
Pools:
Pool A: Argentina, New Zealand, Spain, France
Pool B: Australia, England, Ireland, China
Pool C: Belgium, India, Canada, South Africa
Pool D: Netherlands, Germany, Malaysia, Pakistan
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