Hockey WC opening ceremony highlights: Madhuri dazzles, Rahman enthralls

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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President of FIH Narindra Batra is on the stage to address the audience 

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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is welcomed 

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The Government of Odisha is sponsoring the game of Hockey for the next five years. Men's and Women's team will be sponsored by Govt of Odisha.

6:43 PM

Gaurav Kapoor will host the event

6:41 PM

As Rehman sings Jai Hind, Jai India, the stadium feels much patriotic 

6:40 PM

And there are the drones making a hockey stick in the sky

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Today it is about the drone show. The spiral figures in the sky display the technological might of the nation

6:38 PM

As the drones count the seconds, music legend A R Rehman takes the stage

6:37 PM

The biggest drone show in India will light up the sky

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From the beaches of Puri, to the nations's first smart city Bhubaneswar, the state of Odisha is ready to welcome the men from 16 nations to fight it out to be the champion of the stick and the ball

6:33 PM

The heritage-rich state of Odisha will grace teh tourists from across the globe. 

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Bhubaneswar is ready to welcome 16 nations that bleed hockey!

6:32 PM

Here we go!!
#MyHeartBeatsForHockey

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It is about time!