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Six teams confirmed for 2017 men’s Hockey World League

Six teams confirmed for 2017 men’s Hockey World League

Andy Howell25 Oct 2016 - 11:11
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London hosts the men’s Hockey World League Semi-Final in June 2017

Who’s playing?
The first six teams confirmed are:

England: Host nation, the 7th-ranked team in the world with vociferous home support in London at a great time for hockey in this country
Argentina: Men’s Olympic Champions, winning their first ever gold at Rio this summer
Netherlands: Hockey powerhouse, reigning European Champions and 3rd-ranked team in the world
India: Runners-up in this year’s Champions Trophy in London and certain to attract large support
Pakistan: Current South Asia Champions, four World Cup wins and sure to bring a large following
Korea: Up eight places since 2009 and shocked Rio silver medallists Belgium in this year’s Champions Trophy in London

A further four teams will be confirmed next spring after a further round of qualifiers, taking the total number of competing nations up to ten.

When and where does it take place?
The tournament takes place from 15th to 25th June 2017 at our Olympic legacy venue, the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.

For further information visit the England Hockey Website.

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