~ China landed in Chennai and will take on New Zealand in their opening match ~
Chennai, November 26, 2025: China arrived in Chennai for the much-awaited FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, scheduled from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai. With their arrival, all 24 participating teams are now in India, marking the final run-up to the prestigious global event.
China will make their debut at the Junior World Cup and will be looking to make a strong impression by putting their best foot forward in their first appearance. They have been placed in Pool C alongside Japan, New Zealand and Argentina and will open their campaign against New Zealand in Chennai on November 28, aiming to start their historic journey on a positive note.
Upon arrival, Chinese coach Yongxin Cui said: “It is our first time in this tournament, so we are honored to be here and it is also a proof that we are growing in hockey as a country. We want to focus on the present and take it one match at a time, and we will try to do our best in every match. We want our players to cherish every opportunity they get, regardless of the result, because we focus more on the process than on the results.”
The live streaming of FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 matches will be available on JioHotstar.