India, Pakistan drawn in same group of men’s hockey World Cup

FIH president Tayyab Ikram hoped the tournament would help shift focus to peace at a time "when our world is torn apart by conflict".

New Delhi: India were drawn in the same group as Pakistan in the men’s FIH Hockey World Cup that will be held the Netherlands and Belgium later this year.

At the draw ceremony held at Amsterdam’s Wagener Stadium on Tuesday, England and Wales were placed in India’s Group D in the men’s division.

India were clubbed with China, England and South Africa in the women’s edition of the tournament that will be held between August 15 to 30.

After the draw, International Hockey Federation (FIH) said full match schedule of the two tournament will be announced........

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