Archive · 10 Nov 2025
India Squad Announced for FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
The Indian girls' junior hockey team has been chosen to play in a big world tournament in Chile in December 2025.
The team has 18 players and 2 substitutes, and they will be led by Captain Jyoti Singh and coached by Tushar Khandker.
They will play against Germany, Ireland, and Namibia in their first group matches.
The team has been practicing hard, focusing on playing strong defense and scoring goals.
The coach is happy with the team's progress and says they are excited to compete.
The best teams from the group will move on to try and win the World Cup.
Hockey India has announced the 20-member squad for the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Santiago, Chile.
India has been placed in Pool C with Germany, Ireland, and Namibia for the tournament held from December 1 to 13.
The team will be captained by Jyoti Singh and coached by Tushar Khandker, with a squad of 18 players and 2 alternates.
India's campaign begins against Namibia on December 1, followed by matches against Germany and Ireland.
Chief Coach Tushar Khandker highlighted the team's rigorous preparation, focus on discipline, defensive structure, and finishing.
- Who
- Hockey India and the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team
- What
- Announced the squad for the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025.
- When
- Monday (announcement date); December 1-13, 2025 (tournament dates)
- Where
- Santiago, Chile (tournament location)
- Why
- To compete in the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 and identify top teams for knockout stages.
Team Philosophy
Squad Composition
Coaching Focus
Team Philosophy
Chief Coach Tushar Khandker emphasizes discipline and has focused on defensive structure and finishing.
Squad Composition
The squad consists of 18 players and 2 alternates, with specific players assigned to goalkeeping, defense, midfield, and forward roles.
- Event
- FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
- Host City
- Santiago, Chile
- Tournament Dates
- December 1-13, 2025
- India's Pool
- Pool C
- Pool C Opponents
- Germany, Ireland, Namibia
- India's First Match
- Vs Namibia on December 1
- India's Captain
- Jyoti Singh
- India's Chief Coach
- Tushar Khandker
Sources
Big Names, Bold Moves: India Reveals 25 Probables Ahead of November FIFA Friendlies
AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 final draw to reveal India's group stage opponents
India’s Jyoti Singh to lead team in FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup
India grouped with Japan, Australia, Chinese Taipei in AFC U20 Women’s Cup
