1st Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 to begin in Delhi from December 3

Published at :December 3, 2023 at 7:07 AM

Modified at :December 14, 2023 at 10:20 AM

The week-long tournament will take place at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium.

After the successful completion of the matches in Zone B in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, in November, the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone A) is set to begin on 3rd December at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in New Delhi.

The round-robin league stage will see 10 teams divided into two pools in the Junior category, while 8 teams will be divided into two pools in the Sub Junior category.

In the Junior category, Army Boys Sports Company, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, HAR Hockey Academy, and Salute Hockey Academy are part of Pool A. Pool B consists of Markandeshwar Hockey Academy, Cheema Hockey Academy, Namdhari Sports Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, and Raja Karan Hockey Academy.

Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, HAR Hockey Academy, Markandeshwar Hockey Academy, and Raja Karan Hockey Academy form Pool A in the Sub Junior category. Pool B comprises Cheema Hockey Academy, Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club, and Salute Hockey Academy.

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The top two teams of each pool will advance to the semifinals of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place on 9th December. The 3rd/4th place match, along with the all-important final, is scheduled to take place on the 10th December.

Speaking about the upcoming event, Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India President, said, “We are delighted as another domestic hockey event, the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 (Zone A), kicks off. This competition illustrates our commitment to cultivating talent from the grassroots level. These championships serve as a cornerstone, providing youngsters with a vital platform and the right exposure from an early age to refine their skills and elevate their game.”

“It is a testament to our unwavering dedication to nurturing the future stars of Indian hockey and fostering a competitive landscape at the grassroots level,” he concluded.

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