Upcoming Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 Set to Showcase Young Talent
Exciting Hockey Championship Kicks Off in Surat
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 30. This event aims to gather some of the brightest young talents from top hockey academies across India.
A total of 14 teams will participate, organized into four distinct pools. Pool A includes Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Cheema Hockey Academy, and Army Boys Sports Company. Pool B features Namdhari Sports Academy, Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, and Giants Sports Academy.
In Pool C, teams such as S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy, Ashwini Sports Academy, Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society, and Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy will compete. Pool D consists of Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, Raja Karan Hockey Academy, and Pritam Siwach Sports Promotion Foundation.
Each team will engage in a round-robin format within their pools, earning 3 points for a victory, 1 point for a tie, and none for a defeat. The top teams 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.
Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India, emphasized the importance of this tournament for youth development, stating, “This is a key tournament in our youth development program. Competitions like these help young players gain valuable match exposure and understand the demands of competitive hockey at an early age. I wish all the participating academies and players the best of luck.”
Similarly, Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh remarked, “This championship reflects our continued focus on strengthening the academy and grassroots structure in the country. It provides young players with a platform to test their skills against opponents from all over India. I hope the players learn and grow a lot through this tournament.”