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Australia to Host 2008 Div II World Championships
Australia has secured the 2008 Division II World Championships, which will take place in Newcastle, New South Wales.
“This is a very significant event for us, with 2008 being our hockey Centennial”..“Winning this Division would send us up to Division I where you have an opportunity to qualify for the Olympics”, said IHA President Don Rurak.
Teams for the Division II World Championships will be confirmed shortly but Australia’s biggest test is expected to come from their regional arch-rival China.
Newcastle is located 2 hours north of Sydney, is encircled by a spectacular coastline and is in the heart of the famous Hunter Valley Wine Region.
The Championship will take place April 7 to 13 at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.
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