Standing on the cusp of creating history, two-time defending champions Australia are keen to put up a good show at the ongoing hockey World Cup to ensure uninterrupted flow of funds from its government till the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The Men's Hockey World Cup opening ceremony got off to a scintillating start amidst stunning fireworks and captivating performances by Bollywood stars at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday.
Haas had argued that Force India, who went into administration in July and re-emerged under new ownership in August, had breached the rules and that the cars of Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon should not be allowed to race in the season.
Their only time atop the podium at the World Cup came in 1975 when Ajit Pal Singh and his men won a hard-fought final against arch-rivals Pakistan.
The defending champion (on 4 points) has struggled to make an impact, notching up a solitary win so far and has suffered six defeats, the most this season alongside FC Pune City.
"I have a medal in Olympics (a bronze in 2012), but gold is something I dream for. I am very happy about my championship win, as it boosted my confidence to face life head-on," she told reporters on the sidelines of an athletics event here.
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