The South Africa women's hockey team having a bit of fun with the World Cup mascot Stockey before their first training session at the Kyocera Stadium at The Hague last week. The tournament begins on Saturday. - EPA
THE HAGUE: Hosts Holland are looking for a record-equalling fourth title and they are confident that having home ground advantage will play in their favour when the hockey World Cup starts on Saturday.
The Dutch have already won three titles and are just one away from equalling Pakistan’s four-title record. Two of Holland’s titles were won when they hosted the tournament.
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