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The Pakistan hockey team arrived in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, 24 November, for the Hockey Men's World Cup 2018. The team led by Muhammad Rizwan Senior shared their anticipation and excitement to arrive in Bhubaneswar where they last played the FIH Champions Trophy Final against Germany in 2014.
“We have come here before and we have always enjoyed playing at this venue. It is a lucky ground for us and we are very excited to be back.”Muhammad Rizwar Senior, Captain, Pakistan Hockey Team
Speaking of the 'Pool of Death' Pool D, Hasan Sardar the legendary centre forward and team manager of Pakistan team said:
“With Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia in our pool, it is a pool of death and every single match will matter. We will need to play it like it is a knockout in every single game. First match is against Germany and we are targeting a win against them. I would like to wish all participating teams the very best. I hope all 16 teams put up a great show so people of India and everyone in the world enjoy hockey matches.”
The Pakistan team reached India on Saturday morning through Wagah border where they received a warm reception.
The hockey world cup will get rolling on 28 November with the hosts India facing off world no 3 Belgium in the tournament opener.
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