India’s Young Hockey Brigade Gears Up for Junior World Cup Challenge

Inside the announcement  
According to Hindustan Times, Indian Express, and Olympics.com, the Junior World Cup begins on November 28, 2025, featuring 24 teams across two Tamil Nadu venues. India last won the title in 2016 and now enters with a promising squad of 18 players. Coach PR Sreejesh, fresh from retirement, has emphasized discipline, exposure, and confidence-building as key pillars of preparation. The team has already gained international experience through the Hockey India League and exposure tours.  

Notable updates  
• Tournament: FIH Junior Men’s World Cup 2025 runs from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai  
• Squad: 18-member team led by defender Rohit; key forward Araijeet Singh Hundal misses out due to injury  
• Coach: PR Sreejesh, two-time Olympic bronze medallist, takes charge of the junior side  
• Opening match: India faces Chile, a first-time encounter at an FIH event  
• History: India won titles in 2001 and 2016; aiming for a third crown on home soil  

Major takeaway  
India’s junior hockey team enters the World Cup with determination, guided by an experienced coach and buoyed by home advantage. The campaign represents both a chance to reclaim global glory and to showcase the next generation of hockey stars.  

Sources: Hindustan Times Indian Express Olympics.com