Upcoming Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 Set to Showcase Young Talent

The 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 is set to take place from December 23-30 at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in Surat. This tournament will feature 14 teams divided into four pools, competing in a round-robin format. The event aims to provide young players with valuable match experience and foster their development in competitive hockey. With insights from Hockey India officials, the championship promises to be a significant platform for emerging talent. Read on for more details about the teams and tournament structure.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 22, 2025, 19:24 IST

Championship Overview

The 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 for Zones A and B is scheduled to take place at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in Surat from December 23 to December 30. This event aims to gather some of the brightest young talents from various hockey academies across the nation.

Tournament Structure and Teams

This championship will include 14 teams organized into four distinct pools:

Pool A: Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Cheema Hockey Academy, Army Boys Sports Company

Pool B: Namdhari Sports Academy, Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, Giants Sports Academy

Pool C: S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy, Ashwini Sports Academy, Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society, Sports Authority of Gujarat - Hockey Academy

Pool D: Ghumanhera Riser's Academy, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Pritam Siwach Sports Promotion Foundation

Teams will compete in a round-robin format within their pools. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and none for a loss. The top team from each pool will advance to the Semi-Finals on December 29, followed by the 3rd/4th place match and the Final on December 30.

Youth Development Focus

Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India, emphasized the importance of this tournament in nurturing young talent. He stated, "This is a crucial event in our youth development initiative. Such competitions provide young athletes with essential match experience and insight into the competitive nature of hockey at an early stage. I wish all participating academies and players the best of luck."

Similarly, Bhola Nath Singh, Secretary General of Hockey India, remarked, "This championship underscores our commitment to enhancing the academy and grassroots framework in the country. It offers young players a chance to showcase their skills against peers from across India. I hope they learn and develop significantly through this tournament."