Archive · 12 Nov 2025
UP CM Welcomes FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 Trophy
The leader of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, held a special event to welcome the trophy for the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup happening in 2025.
Many countries will be playing, and this is the first time so many teams will compete.
He talked about how Uttar Pradesh has a great history with hockey, mentioning famous players like Major Dhyan Chand, who was born there and helped India win many Olympic golds.
He also mentioned another player, KD Singh Babu, and how the state is building a sports university named after Major Dhyan Chand.
The Chief Minister also celebrated the current players from Uttar Pradesh who are playing for India.
The World Cup games will take place in the cities of Chennai and Madurai, and the Indian team hopes to win for the third time.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 trophy in Lucknow.
The 2025 tournament will feature 24 teams, an increase from previous editions.
CM Adityanath highlighted Uttar Pradesh's rich hockey history, referencing legendary players like Major Dhyan Chand and KD Singh Babu.
The state is actively promoting hockey through initiatives like the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University and a museum dedicated to KD Singh Babu.
The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 will be held in Chennai and Madurai, with India aiming for its third title.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, government officials, Hockey India officials, and international hockey player Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
- What
- A grand welcome was given to the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 trophy. Discussions included Uttar Pradesh's historical contributions to hockey and current player achievements.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To honor the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 and highlight Uttar Pradesh's connection to the sport of hockey.
- Event
- FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 Trophy Welcome
- Host City of Welcome
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Participating Teams
- 24 teams including India, China, Belgium, Japan, Spain, New Zealand, Chile, Canada, Australia
- Tournament Dates
- November 28 - December 10, 2025
- Tournament Locations
- Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Host Nation
- India
- Past Indian Champions
- 2001, 2016