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European Nations Cup 2003

3 Days to the opening match Germany v Ukraine (W). The matches will be played on the newly installed AstroTurf System 90 pitches. The Musco lights will be on for the evening games.

SOME FACTS!

· 24 Teams

· 432 International Players

· Teams from: - Azerbaijan (W), Belgium (M), England (W&M), France (W&M), Germany (W&M), Ireland (W&M), Italy (W&M), The Netherlands (W&M), Poland (M), Russia (W&M), Scotland (W&M), Spain (W&M), Switzerland (M), Ukraine (W), Wales (W),

· 50 Umpires/Technical Officials

· 84 Matches to be played between 1st and the 13th September

· 400 Hockey balls will be used

· 250 Volunteers

· 4,000 Sq.m. Promo Village

· 85,000 Tickets

· 7,000 Seats at the two Stadiums

· 140 Press have been accredited to date

· Spanish Television (TVE) is the host broadcaster

· 50,000 litres of Veri mineral water will be consumed

· 25,000 bottles of Coca-Cola will be consumed

· The Women's and Men's Champions will qualify for the XXVIII Olympic Games, Athens, 13th -29th August 2004.

EHF Office 29th August 2003.

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