FIH Champions Trophy: India to open account against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey group will open its campaign at this summer time's FIH Hockey Champions Trophy in opposition to storied competitors Pakistan on June 23, adopted by fixtures in opposition to Argentina (June 24), Australia (June 27), Belgium (June 28) and hosts Netherlands (June 30).

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This edition of the Champions Trophy shall be held on the De Bredase Hockey and Bandy Club in Breda, Netherlands from June 23 to July 1. The competition pits Asian champions India in opposition to European champions Netherlands, 2016 Olympic gold medallists Argentina, reigning Hockey World Cup, World League and Champions Trophy identify holders Australia, Rio Olympic silver medallists Belgium and three-time Champions Trophy winners Pakistan.

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Netherlands, Argentina and Australia certified for Champions Trophy mechanically while India, Pakistan and Belgium had been invited by the FIH Executive Board. The nine-day tournament will culminate with the general on July 1, with the other classification matches being played previous within the day.

At the last Champions Trophy held in London in 2016, the Indian men's hockey group claimed silver after dropping 1-Three to Australia.

The group will subsequent be seen in action at subsequent month's Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia the place it's grouped in Pool B with Pakistan, Malaysia, Wales and England. Manpreet Singh's India will open its CWG campaign on April 7 in opposition to Pakistan.