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FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: India’s journey in the tournament

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  The Indian junior hockey team had a mixed journey in the FIH Junior world cup played in Chennai and Madurai. Indian team made a great start to the tournament finishing at the top of Group B. They started their journey with a dominating 7-0 win over Chile. Rosan Kujur, Dilraj Singh scored 2 goals each while Ajeet, Anmol Ekka and Rohit Ekka made one goal each. The second match of the tournament saw India thrashing Oman by whopping 17-0 margin. Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh, Dilraj Singh scored 3 goals each, Ajeet, Gurjot Singh, Thounaojam scored 2 goals each while Anmol Ekka and Shardanad Tiwari scored one goal each. The final Group B match saw India win against Switzerland by 5-0. Manmeet Singh, Shardanad Tiwari scored 2 goals each while Arshdeep Singh made one goal to finish the league stage on a high. Performance of Indian team in the knockout stage It was not an ideal start for the hosts as Cornez Massant scored the first goal in the 13 th minute. The Indian team got...
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FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025: Standings

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  The FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup came to an exciting end as Germany retained the title after 1-1 draw in regulation time and 3-2 win in penalty shootout at Major Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai on 10 th December 2025. Here we look at the Standings after the 2025 FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup played in Tamil Nadu. 1.       Germany (1 st )- Winners, Won against Spain by 3-2 in penalty shootout   2.       Spain (2 nd )- Runners-Up, Lost to Germany by 2-3 in penalty shootout   3.       India (3 rd )- Bronze, Won against Argentina by 4-2   4.       Argentina (4 th )- Lost to India by 2-4   5.       Belgium (5 th )- Won Against Netherlands by 4-3 in penalty shootout. 6.       Netherlands (6 th )- Lost to Belgium by 3-4 in penalty shootout 7.       France (7 th )-Defeate...
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Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: Stunning Comeback as India Beat Argentina To Clinch Bronze

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  The Indian men’s junior hockey team produced a stunning comeback win over Argentina in bronze medal match played at Major Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai on 10 th December 2025. It was a perfect start for Argentina with Anmol Ekka made a heavy challenge which was initially penalty corner and changed to stroke. Rodrigues Nicolas converted stroke into a goal in the 3 rd minute giving Argentina 1-0 lead. Indian captain Rohit Ekka went off the field due to powerful shot by Argentina player. There was an aggressive move by Indian forward which was well defended by Tomas Ruiz. At the end of the first quarter, Argentina led 1-0. India made change in the goalkeeper with Bikramjit Singh coming in place of Princedeep Singh. India kept the pressure but the Argentina defense made solid moves and did not allow any chances. Argentina goalkeeper Ruiz Joaquin made a superb save to deny India equalizer. At the end of the first half, Argentina still led 1-0. The third quarter began with Ind...
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Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025: India Reach Semi-Finals With A Thrilling Win In Penalty Shootout Over Belgium

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  The Indian men’s junior hockey world cup team held onto their nerves with a thrilling win over Belgium in the 4 th quarterfinals played at Major Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai on 5 th December 2025. Belgium started on a positive note right from the first quarter with a lovely save by Indian goalkeeper Princedeep Singh. A nice aerial pass and Manmeet shot was brilliant denied by Belgium goalkeeper Van Havere Alexis. India was awarded the first penalty corner but Shardanad Tiwari shot was saved by Alexis. The Indian defense was caught off guard as Cornez Massant Gaspard scored a lovely goal in 13 th minute to give Belgium 1-0 lead. The second quarter saw the Indian forwards making moves but could not convert it into goals. India was awarded their second penalty corner, the variations shot was well defended by Belgium. Indian team kept attacking but struggled under pressure not able to hit shots. At the end of the first half, Belgium led 1-0. It was a attacking start for In...
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FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025: Indian Team Starts With A Dominating Win

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  The Indian men’s junior hockey team started the World Cup journey with a dominating win over Chile played at Major Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai on 28 th November 2025. Indian team began the first quarter with high intent putting consistent pressure on Chile defense but enable to convert into goals. India eventually earned a penalty corner which was well saved by Chile goalkeeper Richard Phillipe. At the end of the first quarter, the scores remained 0-0. It was a perfect start for India in the second quarter as Rosan Kujur scored a field goal inside circle in 16 th minute to give them 1-0 lead. A brilliant pass by midline and Kujur tapped during 21 st minute allowing India double the lead. Dilraj Singh scored lovely goal from penalty corner in 25 th minute to make it 3-0 in favor of India. It was a dominating performance by hosts as India ended first half at 3-0. India dominated first half with 18 circle penetration as compared to 2 by Chile. Dilraj Singh scored his 2 ...
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Syed Modi International Tournament: Indian Shuttlers Qualify For The Semi-Finals

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  The Indian shuttlers including men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles and women’s doubles made into the semi-finals of the Super 300 Syed Modi International tournament played in Lucknow on 28 th November 2025. Srikanth Kidambi won after Pranshu Rajawat retired after the interval in second game. Kidambi looked in great touch putting Rajawat under immense pressure right from word go to win the first game at 21-14. The second game saw Srikanth continued his brilliant run putting Rajawat under pressure at 11-4 before Rajawat retired hurt due to an injury. Mithun Manjunath defeated M Singh in two straight games. It was a closely fought affair in the first game before Manjunath won by 21-18. The second game saw Manjunath dominated Singh to win with scoreline of 21-13 to move into the semi-finals. Srikanth Kidambi and Mithun Manjunath will face each other. The women’s singles section number 1 seeded Unnati Hooda register a thrilling three set game against Santosh Ramraj. H...
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FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025: All You Need To Know About The Tournament

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  The stage is set as 24 teams will participate for the first time in the 2025 FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup starting from tomorrow onwards at Madurai and Chennai. India qualified as the hosts of the tournament. Argentina, Canada & Chile made it into event making from Junior Pan American Championship played from 3-12 th July 2024. Belgium, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands &Spain qualified from the Euro Hockey Under 21 Championship played from 14 th -20 th July 2024. Bangladesh, China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, qualified from Junior Asia Cup played from 26 th November-4 th December 2024. Oman replaced Pakistan for this mega event. Australia, New Zealand were the two spots confirmed from Junior Oceania Cup from 30 th January to 2 nd February 2025. Egypt, Namibia and South Africa qualified with Junior Africa Cup from 18 th -25 th April 2025. The Indian team would be looking to clinch their first title after 2016. Under the coaching of P Sre...
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