Lausanne, Switzerland – The long -awaited competition schedule for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 was announced today in one ceremony That tok site in Chennai in the presence of and President Tayyab Ikram, Dear Deputy Prime Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Kadhani Stalin, Dr. ir. Atulya Misra – IaaS, extra leaderis of the government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru J. Meghanatha Reddy IAS, Chief Executive Officer / Member of the Secretary Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (sdat), Hockey India President Dr. ir. Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India Secretary General Sh. Bholanath Singh and Hockey India treasurer sh. Sekar J. Manoharan.
Title holders Germany compete against South Africa for an exciting opening match in Madurai! The hosts, India, will start their Junior World Cup campaign against Chile, in Chennai. The full match schedule can be found here.
The World Cup, who will first see participation of 24 teams from all over the world, will be played in the cities of Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India, from November 28 to December 10, 2025. The Pools were for the competition Earlier this year unveiled on 28 June As next:
Pool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland
Pool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, Switzerland
Pool C: Argentina, New -Zeeland, Japan, China
Pool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, Namibia
Pool E: The Netherlands, Malaysia, England, Austria
Pool F: France, Australia, Korea, Bangladesh
Now, with the announcement of the competition schedule, we are one step closer to the start of the largest Junior World Cup in the FIH history!
Speaking during the ceremony, FIH presendent Tayab Ikram said: “The launch of the competition schedule for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 still marks an exciting milestone on our trip to this prestigious event.
For the first time in FIH history, the Junior World Cup will contain 24 teams, which is an important milestone that is achieved under the Fih Empowerment and Engagement strategy. This not only underlines the global growth and inclusiveness of hockey, but it also gives the emerging hockey countries the opportunity to compete with the best established teams. The core of this tournament are the athletes – the smartest young talents from all over the world – who will present their passion, determination and skill on the world stage. This is where future stars of International Hockey will take their first steps towards quantity, which inspire millions of fans and the next generation of players.
I am sure that Tamil Nadu, with his rich culture and love for hockey, will offer a really exceptional background for this celebration of youth, skills and international friendship. We look forward to reporting teams, civil servants and supporters what promises to be an unforgettable tournament. “
Hon’ble Minister of Youth Welfare and Sport Development and Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu, said Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin“It is a matter of immense pride for Tamil Nadu to organize the Fih Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in Chennai and Madurai. For the first time in history, 24 teams will come together in India to compete at this level, and it will be our honor to ban our warm hospitality and world class.
Hockey India -President Dr. Dilip Tirkey said“We are pleased that Chennai and Madurai will organize the historic edition of the Fih Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, with 24 teams participating for the first time. This is not only a proud moment for Indian hockey, but also a milestone for the Global Hockey Community. World class that the passion and love for hockey in Tamil Nadu and throughout India reflects.
Hockey India -Secretary -General Shri Bhola Nath Singh said: “The announcement of competitions today makes the tournament very real for all players, coaches and fans. Having 24 teams in this edition underlines the fast global growth of hockey, and it will be a privilege for India to organize them. Chennai has a rich hockey culture and Madatura is ready to make the international debute one to make the international debute one to make the Naplaute one to the international debute and to make the international debute one and the international debute is ready to make the hockey. to give unforgettable experience.
All information about the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 can be Found here.
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