Star : England confirm entry for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions England are among the six teams confirmed for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at the Azlan Shah Hockey Stadium in Ipoh from March 3-11.
Besides world No. 7 England, the others are world No. 1 and nine-time champions Australia, Argentina (No. 2), India (No. 6), Ireland (No. 10) and hosts Malaysia (No. 12).
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) technical director Terry Walsh said the involvement of five of the world’s top 10 teams would provide the best preparation for Malaysia ahead of the World Cup Finals in India in November.
“The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup will be a platform to test the national team’s ability – apart from being a challenge for them to finish in a better position,” said Walsh. — Bernama
Besides world No. 7 England, the others are world No. 1 and nine-time champions Australia, Argentina (No. 2), India (No. 6), Ireland (No. 10) and hosts Malaysia (No. 12).
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) technical director Terry Walsh said the involvement of five of the world’s top 10 teams would provide the best preparation for Malaysia ahead of the World Cup Finals in India in November.
“The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup will be a platform to test the national team’s ability – apart from being a challenge for them to finish in a better position,” said Walsh. — Bernama
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