ISLAMABAD – The 2018 Champions Trophy hockey competition for men will startwith clash between traditional rivals India and Pakistan.
The international hockey federation (FIH) tournament will be held in Breda,the Netherlands, from June 23-July 1, 2018.
Six of the top men’s hockey-playing nations will compete in the 2018Champions Trophy.
In opening day’s action, hosts and European champions the Netherlands willtake on 2016 Olympic gold medallists Argentina; reigning Hockey World Cup,World League and Champions Trophy title holders Australia play Rio Olympicsilver medallists Belgium while Asian champions India take on three-timeChampions Trophy winners Pakistan.
Hosts Netherlands, Argentina and Australia qualified for the 2018 ChampionsTrophy automatically whilst India, Pakistan and Belgium were invited by theFIH Executive Board.