Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Set for UK Exposure Tour

Upcoming Exposure Tour in the UK

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team is gearing up for an exposure tour in the United Kingdom, scheduled from July 5 to July 14. During this tour, the team will compete in seven matches against various opponents, including the Scotland Senior Women, England U-21, United States U-21, and Belgium U-21.

This tour marks the squad's first significant international engagement under the guidance of their newly appointed coach, Tim White, and is crucial for their preparation for upcoming global competitions.

The journey will kick off in Edinburgh, Scotland, where the team will face the Scotland Senior Women’s team in two matches at the Peffermill Playing Fields on July 5 and 6.

Following their time in Scotland, the team will head to Lilleshall, England, to play five additional matches at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre.

In Lilleshall, India will take on the United States U-21 on July 8 and 11, and will also compete against England U-21 on July 9 and 12. The tour will wrap up with a match against Belgium U-21 on July 14.

Tour Schedule:

July 5 – India U-21 vs Scotland Senior Women (Edinburgh)

July 6 – India U-21 vs Scotland Senior Women (Edinburgh)

July 8 – India U-21 vs United States U-21 (Lilleshall)

July 9 – India U-21 vs England U-21 (Lilleshall)

July 11 – India U-21 vs United States U-21 (Lilleshall)

July 12 – India U-21 vs England U-21 (Lilleshall)

July 14 – India U-21 vs Belgium U-21 (Lilleshall)

Coach Tim White expressed his enthusiasm for the tour, stating, “This is a fantastic chance for our players to face high-quality international teams and experience diverse styles of hockey. Competing against top junior programs and Scotland's senior team will serve as an excellent learning opportunity.”

He further emphasized the importance of this tour for player development, saying, “Our focus is on enhancing the players' skills and building a solid foundation for consistent performance at the highest levels. Such tours are essential for young athletes to adjust to international standards, boost their confidence, and deepen their understanding of the game in challenging settings.”

White concluded by highlighting the dual objectives of the tour: “While we aim for strong performances, it’s equally important for the team to identify our strengths and areas needing improvement. This experience will also prepare players for future transitions to the senior national team. We are eager to make the most of this tour and every match.”

This exposure tour is part of Hockey India's ongoing commitment to provide emerging talent with regular international competition, facilitating their growth through high-quality overseas experiences.