Latest news with #TayyabIkram
India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
India, Pakistan in same pool for Hockey Men's Junior World Cup to be held in Tamil Nadu
Lausanne [Switzerland], June 28 (ANI): India and Pakistan are in the same pool for the expanded International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Men's Junior World Cup, to be held in Tamil Nadu. The draw was held on Saturday in Lausanne, Switzerland and six pools of the upcoming tournament were determined. The tournament will be featuring 24 teams for the first time, a release said. The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu, India 2025 will be played in Chennai and Madurai, India, from November 28, to December 10 FIH President Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony along with Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India secretary general and RK Srivastava, Hockey India Director General. Pool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland Pool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, Switzerland Pool C: Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, China Pool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, Namibia Pool E: Netherlands, Malaysia, England, Austria Pool F: France, Australia, Korea, Bangladesh Tayyab Ikram said the World Cup also brings with it the opportunity to enhance India's hockey infrastructure '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,' he said. '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-the-art hockey stadium,' he added. Bhola Nath Singh extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for his resolute support to hockey and its players across the nation. 'We also express our sincere thanks to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin ji, for his committed vision in promoting hockey both in Tamil Nadu and beyond,' he said. Germany is the current Junior Men's World Champion, having defeated France 2-1 in the final of the 2023 edition to win a record-extending seventh title. (ANI)
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
13 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
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
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Junior men's World Cup hockey: India, Pakistan drawn in same group
The much-delayed draw for the 2025 Hockey Men's Junior World Cup was finally completed in Lausanne on Saturday with India and Pakistan drawn in the same group, adding another layer to both the excitement and uncertainty around the neighbouring team's participation in the event. The event, to be hosted by Chennai and Madurai in December this year, will be the first-ever 24-team competition in international hockey with the FIH president Tayyab Ikram stating it was an attempt to 'try to empower and engage youth from all nations.' The draw, earlier reported to be held on June 5 and later on June 24, was finally held at the FIH headquarters. The 24 teams have been divided into six Pools of four each from A to F. India and Pakistan are in Pool B along with Switzerland and Chile while defending champion Germany is in Pool A with South Africa, Canada and Ireland. The toughest is expected to be Pool E with the Netherlands, England and Malaysia grouped together along with Austria. The ongoing tensions with Pakistan, however, have put a question mark on its participation with the FIH insisting it was proceeding with the competition as usual. Pakistan had been unable to travel in 2016 as well due to visa issues after the Uri terror attack and was replaced by Malaysia. This time, however, with 24 teams in the fray, it needs to be seen how things pan out. The groups: Pool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland; Pool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, Switzerland; Pool C: Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, China; Pool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, Namibia; Pool E: The Netherlands, Malaysia, England, Austria; Pool F: France, Australia, Korea, Bangladesh.
NDTV
14 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
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.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India to welcome Pakistan; rivals placed in Pool B of Junior Men's Hockey World Cup
Hockey (AP Photo) India will host the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai. The host nation has been placed in Pool B alongside Pakistan, Chile, and Switzerland. The draw ceremony took place at the FIH headquarters, marking the first time the tournament will feature 24 teams. Germany, South Africa, Canada, and Ireland form Pool A, while Pool C comprises Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, and China. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Pool D includes Spain, Belgium, Egypt, and Namibia. Pool E consists of Netherlands, Malaysia, England, and Austria. Pool F features France, Australia, Korea, and Bangladesh. The draw ceremony was attended by FIH president Tayyab Ikram, 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." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP160 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More Undo "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." "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 currently holds the junior Men's World Championship title. They defeated France 2-1 in the 2023 final to secure their seventh title.
