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Pakistan clubbed alongside hosts India for Men's Junior Hockey World Cup despite recent conflict
Pakistan clubbed alongside hosts India for Men's Junior Hockey World Cup despite recent conflict

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time28-06-2025

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Pakistan clubbed alongside hosts India for Men's Junior Hockey World Cup despite recent conflict

The draw ceremony for the upcoming Men's Junior World Cup, which will be hosted by Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December, took place at FIH's Lausanne headquarters on Saturday in which arch-rivals India and Pakistan were clubbed together in Pool B. read more Despite the two nations engaging in a four-day military conflict just last month , India and Pakistan have been grouped together for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup that will be taking place in Chennai and Madurai later this year. The two arch-rivals are joined by Chile and Switzerland in Pool B in the tournament that takes place in the southern state of Tamil Nadu from 28 November to 10 December. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The draw ceremony for the expanded tournament, which features 24 teams for the first time in its history, took place at the world governing body's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday. Pool A consists of Germany, South Africa, Canada and Ireland while Pool C will feature Argentina, New Zealand, Japan and China. Spain, Belgium, Egypt and Namibia are in Pool D, while Netherlands, Malaysia, England and Austria are in Pool E. Pool F will feature France, Australia, Korea and Bangladesh. Following the draw ceremony earlier today, we are glad to reveal the six Pools for the upcoming expanded FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, which will feature 24 teams for the very first time! Full story 👇@TheHockeyIndia #JWC2025 #RisingStars — International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) June 28, 2025 International Hockey Federation president Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony along with Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh, and Hockey India Director General RK Srivastava. 'It is a great pleasure for me to be here ahead of a milestone moment as we start the journey towards the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup! 'It is a part of the FIH strategy to empower and engage the youth from all nations, including the emerging nations, and this event will be the first step towards doing that,' FIH chief Ikram said in a statement. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'This World Cup also brings with it the opportunity to enhance our hockey infrastructure, and in the city of Madurai, introduce a new state-of-art hockey stadium.' HI secretary general Bhola Nath added: 'Today marks a landmark moment for the world of hockey as we witness the pool draw for the inaugural FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup, featuring 24 nations.' Germany are the current junior Men's World Champions, having defeated France 2–1 in the final of the 2023 edition, to win a record-extending seventh title. With PTI inputs

India pooled alongside Pakistan in Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025
India pooled alongside Pakistan in Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025

India Today

time28-06-2025

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India pooled alongside Pakistan in Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025

Hosts India were clubbed alongside Pakistan in Pool B for the upcoming FIH junior Men's Hockey World Cup which will take place in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10 this year. Apart from the Asian giants, Chile and Switzerland are also present in Pool B. The draw ceremony was held at the FIH Headquarters on Saturday, June 28 as the upcoming edition will feature 24 teams for the first time. Pool A consistes of Germany, South Africa, Canada and Ireland while Pool C contains Argentina, New Zealand, Japan and China. Spain, Belgium, Egypt and Namibia are in Pool D while Pool E will have Netherlands facing off against Malaysia, England and Austria. advertisementAlso Read: Manpreet Singh hits 400: A testament to unyielding grit France, Australia, Korea and Bangladesh form Pool F. International Hockey Federation president Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony alongside with Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh, and Hockey India Director General RK Srivastava. Ikram said that the part of the strategy from the FIH is to empower and engage the youngsters from all nations. "It is a great pleasure for me to be here ahead of a milestone moment as we start the journey towards the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup!"It is a part of the FIH strategy to empower and engage the youth from all nations, including the emerging nations, and this event will be the first step towards doing that," FIH chief Ikram said in a the draw ceremony earlier today, we are glad to reveal the six Pools for the upcoming expanded FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, which will feature 24 teams for the very first time!Full story @TheHockeyIndia#JWC2025 #RisingStars— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) June 28, 2025advertisementJunior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025: PoolsPool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, IrelandPool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, SwitzerlandPool C: Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, ChinaPool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, NamibiaPool E: Netherlands, Malaysia, England, AustriaPool F: France, Australia, Korea, Bangladesh- Ends

India vs Pakistan in FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup — Arch-rivals drawn in same group
India vs Pakistan in FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup — Arch-rivals drawn in same group

The Hindu

time28-06-2025

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India vs Pakistan in FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup — Arch-rivals drawn in same group

India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group for the 2025 FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup, set to be held in Tamil Nadu later this year. The draw, conducted at the International Hockey Federation's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, placed the arch-rivals in Group B alongside Chile and Switzerland Final groups for Men's Junior World Cup Pool A Pool B Pool C Germany India Argentina South Africa Pakistan New Zealand Canada Chile Japan Ireland Switzerland China Pool D Pool E Pool F Spain Netherlands France Belgium Malaysia Australia Egypt England South Korea Namibia Austria Bangladesh India, a two-time champion, last lifted the title nine years ago in Lucknow and has reached consecutive semifinals in recent editions. Pakistan, on the other hand, won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1979 but has not reached the semifinals since 1993, when it finished as runner-up. The 14th edition of the Junior World Cup is scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 10 and will be hosted across Chennai and Madurai. The 14th edition of the Junior World Cup is scheduled to between November 28 and December 10 and will be played in Chennai and Madurai.

India Clubbed Alongside Pakistan In Pool B In Junior Men's Hockey World Cup
India Clubbed Alongside Pakistan In Pool B In Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

NDTV

time28-06-2025

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India Clubbed Alongside Pakistan In Pool B In Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

Hosts India were on Saturday clubbed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Chile and Switzerland in Pool B of the expanded FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup to be co-hosted by Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10 this year. The draw ceremony for the tournament was held at the FIH headquarters at Lausanne, Switzerland, and this edition will feature 24 teams for the very first time. Pool A consists of Germany, South Africa, Canada and Ireland while Pool C will feature Argentina, New Zealand, Japan and China. Spain, Belgium, Egypt and Namibia are in Pool D, while Netherlands, Malaysia, England and Austria are in Pool E. Pool F will feature France, Australia, Korea and Bangladesh. International Hockey Federation president Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony along with Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh, and Hockey India Director General RK Srivastava. "It is a great pleasure for me to be here ahead of a milestone moment as we start the journey towards the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup! "It is a part of the FIH strategy to empower and engage the youth from all nations, including the emerging nations, and this event will be the first step towards doing that," FIH chief Ikram said in a statement. "This World Cup also brings with it the opportunity to enhance our hockey infrastructure, and in the city of Madurai, introduce a new state-of-art hockey stadium." HI secretary general Bhola Nath added: "Today marks a landmark moment for the world of hockey as we witness the pool draw for the inaugural FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup, featuring 24 nations." Germany are the current junior Men's World Champions, having defeated France 2-1 in the final of the 2023 edition, to win a record-extending seventh title.

FIH yet to decide NZ replacement in Pro League, denies inviting Pakistan
FIH yet to decide NZ replacement in Pro League, denies inviting Pakistan

Business Recorder

time26-06-2025

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  • Business Recorder

FIH yet to decide NZ replacement in Pro League, denies inviting Pakistan

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) clarified on Thursday that it has not yet reached the stage of inviting a replacement team for the upcoming FIH Pro League, following reports that Pakistan had been invited to participate. FIH Senior Manager of Communications, Nicolas Mangot told Geo News that as per the tournament regulations, the winner of the Nations Cup earns the right to participate in the next edition of the Pro League. Pakistan must fix defence to beat New Zealand in FIH Nations Cup final: Hassan Sardar 'If the winning team declines the invitation, the runner-up may be considered. However, New Zealand, the winner of the Nations Cup, has not yet provided any update regarding its participation,' Mangot added. The clarification comes in response to reports claiming that the FIH had extended an invitation to the Pakistan hockey team after New Zealand reportedly opted out. Earlier, several media outlets had reported that Pakistan had been offered a place in the elite Pro League after New Zealand declined to participate. However, the FIH has now confirmed that no final decision has been made regarding a substitute team.

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