Hockey Ireland has secured hosting rights for the men’s World League Round 2 in 2017, a stage in the qualification process for the 2018 World Cup in India.
Dublin has been chosen along with Trinidad & Tobago and Bangladesh to host the men’s Round 2, the country's second World League Round 2 in-a-row, following March's women's World League in Dublin.
The women’s World League Round 2 will be played in Canada, Spain and Malaysia, and the Green Army will be looking to progress to Round 3 and qualify for the World Cup in England in 2018.
Hockey Ireland CEO Mike Heskin said: “We’re delighted to have been selected as a host of World League Round 2 in 2017.
"It is a credit to the all those who were involved in the running of the World League Round 2 in Dublin earlier this year that the FIH are prepared to award Ireland with back to back World tournaments.
"The tournament will offer the public a chance to see the record breaking Green Machine in action at home as they bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Dublin will be the only venue in Europe to host Round 2 of the men’s competition so we’re very much looking forward to welcoming teams from around the world and showcasing high quality hockey.”
