India to host Junior Hockey World Cup 2016; Pakistan to play first match on Dec 9

LAHORE – International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the schedule for 11th Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup, starting from December 8 this year.

Sources told that the tournament would be played in India in which Germany team would defend the title while Pakistani team will play against Holland on December 9.

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As many as 16 teams will be participating in the event that will last for 11 days.

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The teams included in Group A are Argentina, Australia, Austria and Korea whereas Pakistan, Holland, Belgium and Egypt have been listed in Group B.

Germany, Japan, New Zealand and Spain were placed in Group C while Group D consisted of Canada, England, India and South Africa.

All matches will be LIVE on Star Sports.