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Hockey: Australia pull out of junior WC in India over Covid-19 rules

Updated on: 18 September,2021 07:50 AM IST  |  Sydney
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The junior men’s World Cup is scheduled to be held in November-December this year. Hockey Australia also announced that the Tokyo Olympics silver medallists and New Zealand will also skip season 3 of the Pro League.

Hockey: Australia pull out of junior WC in India over Covid-19 rules

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Australia on Friday pulled out of several upcoming FIH tournaments, including the junior men’s hockey World Cup slated to be held in India later this year, citing Covid-19 related government travel restrictions.


The junior men’s World Cup is scheduled to be held in November-December this year. Hockey Australia also announced that the Tokyo Olympics silver medallists and New Zealand will also skip season 3 of the Pro League.


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