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Hockey World Cup 2018: Germany routs Dutch, Malaysia holds Pakistan

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Pakistan lost narrowly to Germany in the first match.

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Varun Kumar of India celebrates with the man of the match award during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup match against Belgium.

Hassan Sardar: There is no hockey culture in Pakistan now

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Robbert Kemperman said Netherlands team's focus on fitness training, backed by scientific support, was one of the key reasons behind its success.

Hockey World Cup 2018 highlights: China 1-1 Ireland

Ireland's Shane O'Donoghue was a livewire against Australia in the opening match and will once again be the key against China.

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Hockey World Cup 2018: Tactical Aussies outplay stubborn England

England's Ansell Liam (left) fights for the ball against Australia's Trent Mitton during the group stage match at the 2018 Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Australia routs England, China holds Ireland

Hockey World Cup 2018 highlights: Australia beats England 3-0

Jake Whetton celebrates the opening goal in the 47th minute against England.

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