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Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 opening ceremony will mark the beginning of the tournament. Several Bollywood stars will rock the stage. Catch Hockey World Cup 2018 live updates.

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	Hockey fever has gripped Bhubaneswar city and the nation at large as 16 hockey playing nations will lock horns for World Cup glory starting November 28. The first celebration of the opening ceremony will start at 5:30 pm on Tuesday with Bollywood stars like A R Rehman and others performing. &#39;My Heart Beats for Hockey &#39;campaign&#39; has helped to publicise the event.&nbsp;<br />
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	India will play the first match on 28th against South Africa, while the opening match of the tournament will be played between Belgium and Canada on the same day. Elaborate security arrangement has been made to avoid untoward incidents. Tickets for the opening ceremony and India matches have been sold out.<br />
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Hockey World Cup 2018 opening ceremony LIVE: Hockey World Cup 2018 to start at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar. Bollywood stars to rock the stage. Catch Hockey World Cup 2018 opening ceremony live updates.

Hockey WC opening ceremony highlights: Madhuri dazzles, Rahman enthralls

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I am thankful to the CM of Odisha for inviting me to be a part of this World Cup: Shah Rukh Khan

<strong>Here is Bollywoord star Shah Rukh Khan</strong>

<strong>My Heart Beats for Hockey&nbsp;</strong>symbol on display&nbsp;

From Jammu and Kashmir to the far corner of Northeaster states. From Punjab to the nation&#39;s capital. The might state of Rajasthan to Land of Gandhi. And from Bengal to Odisha and down south, <em><strong>India ka dil hockey k liye dhadakta hai</strong></em>

<strong>Culture of Odisha being displayed with full might</strong>

Neighbours of the defending champs, New Zealand