As the countdown for the Hockey World Cup 2018 ended, the event kicked off with a dazzling opening ceremony in Bhubaneswar. Fireworks lit up the Kalinga stadium as CM Naveen Patnaik took to the podium followed by the captains of all 16 participating teams. King Khan received a loud cheer as he took centre stage, and recreated the Chak de moment with his 'sattar minute' dialogue. Queen of hearts Madhuri Dixit mesmerized the crowd with her beautiful performance. India play the first match of the world cup on Wednesday against South Africa
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