Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 will be Held in Chennai, Madurai from Nov 28 to Dec 10

FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, which will take place from November 28 to December 10, will be hosted in Chennai and Madurai, according to a report released by Hockey India on Friday.

Up to 24 teams will be vying for the coveted crown for the first time.

After India won the competition in 2016 and 2021, which was hosted in Lucknow and Bhubaneswar, this will be the third time it has taken place in the nation.

Speaking about the event, Hockey India President, Dilip Tirkey said, “It is a matter of great pride for Hockey India to host the forthcoming FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup and I express our gratitude to the Chief Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin who have extended unparalleled support to successfully host the event.”

HI President Dilip Tirkey said, “With 24 teams playing the Junior World Cup this time, we will have the event in two cities – Chennai and Madurai.”

“While Chennai has hosted the Asian Champions Trophy in 2023, Madurai will be hosting an international event of this magnitude for the first time and we are happy to take hockey to different parts of the country.”

Germany won the final edition in 2023, which was held in Kuala Lumpur, while Argentina won the 2021 edition. India had placed fourth after losing in the semifinal and the bronze-medal playoff.