Australian field hockey teams to play in HCM

March 29, 2017 - 09:00

On the invitation of the Việt Nam Hockey Federation, the Australian country national field hockey men and women teams will be in HCM City from March 31 to April 7 to promote field hockey in the country.

Australian women’s hockey team. — Photos courtesy of the organiser.

Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — On the invitation of the Việt Nam Hockey Federation, the Australian field hockey men and women teams will be in HCM City from March 31 to April 7 to promote field hockey in the country.

A contingent comprising 30 male and 30 female hockey players, coaches and officials will participate in a seven-day hockey tour.

On April 1-2, there will be hockey matches against the Việt Nam men’s and women’s teams at the Việt Nam Hockey Centre located in Bến Lức town in the southern province of Long An.

The Singapore Crescent team and Saigon International Hockey Club based in District 2 in HCM City will also participate in the hockey matches.

The Australian men’s hockey is ranked No 1 in the world and the Australian women’s team are in the top 4 in the world.

All are welcome to watch the matches. Free entrance. — VNS

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