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Jalandhar to Host Junior Hockey Nationals from Tuesday
The 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship is starting in Jalandhar!
Teams will be divided into three groups, like a sports ladder.
The best teams will play in Division A. The top teams in Division B and C can move up.
The bottom teams in Divisions A and B can move down.
This year, teams are competing for the championship and the chance to move up the divisions.
It is important for young players to learn and grow.
Good luck to all the players!
The 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025 begins Tuesday in Jalandhar.
Thirty teams will compete in three divisions: A, B, and C, with promotion and relegation.
Division A features the top 12 teams, including defending champion Hockey Punjab.
Pool matches begin August 16, followed by the knockout stage from August 20-23.
The tournament provides young players with match experience and exposure.
- Who
- Junior men's hockey teams
- What
- 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025
- Where
- Jalandhar
- When
- From Tuesday until August 23
- Why
- To provide valuable match experience and exposure to young players.
Key facts
- Event
- 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025
- Location
- Jalandhar
- Start Date
- Tuesday
- End Date
- August 23
- Teams
- 30
- Divisions
- A, B, C
- Defending Champion (Division A)
- Hockey Punjab
Quotes
Dr. Dilip Tirkey
Hockey India President
“Junior tournaments are extremely crucial for the future of Indian hockey. The young players will learn a lot playing in this format as we will see a different level of competitiveness among teams across all divisions as they battle for promotion and the championship title. I wish all the players good luck and am looking forward to seeing how the tournament shapes up ahead.”
thestatesman.com
Bhola Nath Singh
Hockey India Secretary General
“The Junior Men National Championships are an important event in our calendar, giving young players valuable match experience and exposure. We are confident that this year’s tournament will showcase strong performances and continue to contribute to the growth of the sport at the grassroots level.”
thestatesman.com
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