Archive · 17 Dec 2025
India Wins Bronze at Junior Hockey World Cup
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team won a bronze medal at the Junior Hockey World Cup.
They played against Argentina and were losing 0-2, but they scored four goals in the last quarter to win 4-2.
The team captain, Rohit, said they showed great mental strength and teamwork.
This is their first medal in the last two World Cups.
The team did well in the tournament, winning all their pool matches and beating Belgium in a shootout.
Rohit will next play in the Hero Hockey India League, where he will continue to improve his skills.
India won the bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025.
The team made a dramatic comeback against Argentina, scoring four goals in the final quarter to win 4-2.
Captain Rohit praised the team's mental strength and resilience after the victory.
India had previously finished fourth in the last two editions of the Junior World Cup.
Rohit will next participate in the Hero Hockey India League 2025–26, retained by SG Pipers.
- Who
- Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team
- What
- Won bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup
- When
- December 16, 2025
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- After a 4-2 comeback victory over Argentina in the third-place play-off match
- Event
- FIH Hockey Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
- Match
- Bronze medal play-off against Argentina
- Score
- 4-2
- Previous Performance
- Fourth place in last two editions
- Next Event
- Hero Hockey India League 2025–26
- Team Captain
- Rohit
- Team Performance
- Won all pool stage matches, beat Belgium in quarterfinal shootout