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Belarus' Victoria Azarenka celebrates beating USA's Sofia Kenin in their women's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 16. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP)

Australia's Nick Kyrgios speaks during a press conference on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 16. Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open without hitting a ball because of a knee injury, saying he was "devastated". (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Anwar expressed confidence that the team will be able to show their best performance and pull off an upset against the higher ranked opponents. BERNAMA FILE PIX

Their Majesties expressed the highest appreciation for their great service and contribution to the country - Istana Negara Facebook

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The national squad remain calm and in high spirits as they prepare to face the Netherlands in their opening FIH World Cup match in Rourkela, India on Saturday

The national hockey team will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the 7-0 thrashing at the hands of the Netherlands when they face the same opponenents in their opening match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Rourkela, India on Saturday.