Historic FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 Set for Tamil Nadu
Overview of the Tournament
The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup is scheduled to be hosted in India, specifically in Tamil Nadu. This edition marks a milestone as it will feature 24 teams for the first time. Notably, Pakistan's participation is significant, as it could be their first sporting visit to India following the Pahalgam terror incident, highlighting the tense relations between the two countries.
Exciting Matchups Ahead
In a thrilling development, India and Pakistan have been drawn into the same pool, setting the stage for an eagerly awaited match. The 24 teams are organized into six pools, each containing four teams.
Pool Breakdown
| Pool | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | South Africa, Ireland, Canada, Germany |
| B | India, Pakistan, Switzerland, Chile |
| C | New Zealand, Japan, China, Argentina |
| D | Namibia, Spain, Egypt, Belgium |
| E | England, Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia |
| F | Austria, Bangladesh, France, Korea |
Tournament Schedule
The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 is set to take place from November 28 to December 10 in Tamil Nadu.
Defending Champions
Germany will enter the tournament as the reigning champions, having secured victory against France with a score of 2–1 in the previous final.
Official Remarks
Pools drawn. Challenges set.
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) June 28, 2025
And the road to the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, Tamil Nadu 2025 begins! 🏑
India has been placed in Pool B alongside Chile, Pakistan and Switzerland for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, Tamil Nadu 2025. 🏆
FIH President Dato Tayyab… pic.twitter.com/nISPGprUmD
Hockey India General Secretary Bhola Nath Singh expressed his thoughts on the pool announcement, stating, "Today is a historic moment for the world of hockey, as we are witnessing the pool draw for the first-ever FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup featuring 24 countries. On behalf of Hockey India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, for his unwavering support for hockey and its players across the country."