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Event: FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025
Host: India
Teams: 24 teams, first time in history
Date: December 2025
Significance: Highlights India's role in international hockey
Past Performance: India won the 2016 Junior World Cup as hosts
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on June 11, Tuesday, that India has been chosen to host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in 2025. With 24 teams attending for the first time, this event will be historic and will highlight India’s important position in world hockey.
Tournament Details
- Date: December 2025
- Teams: 24 teams competing for the title
- Announcement: Made by FIH on June 11, 2024
India’s Legacy in the Junior World Cup
Having hosted the Junior Men’s World Cup twice before, in 2016 and 2021, India has a strong history in the competition. Notably, at the Lucknow tournament in 2016, India won victorious. Germany emerged victorious in the most recent Men’s Junior World Cup, which took place in Malaysia in 2023.
FIH Statement
In a statement, the FIH confirmed that India will host the 2025 edition and highlighted the tournament’s first-ever expansion to 24 teams. “The International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Executive Board has awarded India the organization of the next FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup,” the announcement stated. The competition has been scheduled for December 2025. Up to 24 teams will compete in the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup for the first time ever.”
Comments from FIH President Dilip Tirkey
In expressing his happiness over the choice, FIH President Dilip Tirkey highlighted how India is becoming more and more significant in world hockey. “We’re thrilled that India has been selected by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in 2025,” he said. We would like to thank Dato Tayyab Ikram, President of the FIH, and the FIH for entrusting us with this competition. This prestigious competition shows India’s growing standing in international hockey and our commitment to advancing the game for upcoming generations. We’re thrilled to introduce India’s rich hockey heritage and offer a platform for future players to display their abilities.”
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