Asian Games gold medallist Pakistan and South Korea were handed wildcard entries on Friday for next year's Champions Trophy hockey tournament, scheduled to be held in India. The International Hockey Federation said that the dates and host city for the tournament, to be held in November-December next year, will be announced later. The tournament will feature eight teams instead of the existing six. Besides India, Pakistan and South Korea, the annual tournament will feature world champions Australia, England, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. The women's Champions Trophy will also feature eight teams with China and New Zealand joining Argentina, Germany, England, Australia, South Korea and host nation Netherlands.