FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025: 'Honoured to be here,' says China coach Yongxin Cui ahead of their debut

China will take on New Zealand in their opening game.

China arrived in Chennai for the much-awaited FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled from 28th November to 10th December across Chennai and Madurai.

With their arrival, all 24 participating teams are now in India, marking the final buildup to the prestigious global event.

China will be making their debut at the Junior World Cup and will look to leave a strong impression in their maiden appearance by putting their best foot forward.

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Placed in Pool C alongside Japan, New Zealand and Argentina, they will open their campaign on 28th November against New Zealand in Chennai, aiming to begin their historic journey on a positive note.

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Speaking upon the arrival, China coach Yongxin Cui said, “It’s our first time in this tournament, so we are honoured to be here and it’s also a proof that we as a nation are growing in hockey.

We want to focus on present and take it one game at a time, and we will try to give our best in every match. We want our players to treasure every opportunity they get regardless of the result as we focus on process more than results.”

The Live Streaming of FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 matches will be available on JioHotstar.

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