Drag-flicker Jong Hyun Jang struck thrice as nimble-footed South Korea drubbed lowly Canada 9-2 in a high scoring match to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday.

Defending champions Germany toyed with Canada before subjecting them to a 6-0 plastering in their second Pool A match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday.

An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended with an exuberant celebration of Canada - reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organisers and athletes.

Despite the training-run death earlier in the day of a luger from the country of Georgia, the Olympics' opening ceremonies were launched on Friday night with a jubilant countdown by the crowd filling BC Place Stadium.

Canada and India must forge stronger trade, investment and educational ties to build a more productive friendship, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said.