Indian junior men's hockey team depart for 4-nation tournament in Germany

The Indian junior men’s hockey team will play their first match against hosts Germany on June 21.

The Indian junior men’s hockey team departed for Berlin, Germany, this morning to participate in the upcoming 4-Nation tournament to be held from June 21 to 25, 2025.

Led by Captain Araijeet Singh Hundal, the team will play its first pool stage match against host Germany on June 21, followed by matches against Australia on June 22 and Spain on June 24. The top two teams in the pool stage will then compete for the top spot, while the bottom two teams will play for third and fourth rankings on June 25. All matches will be held at TC 1899 Blau Weiß, Berlin.

Before their departure, the Indian junior men’s team Captain, Araijeet Singh Hundal, said, “This tournament is crucial for us ahead of the FIH Junior World Cup 2025. With just a few months to go, it’s the perfect opportunity for us to assess our strengths, try out new combinations, and identify areas for improvement. We’ll be facing some of the best hockey teams, which will allow us to test our strength and try different strategies.”

Vice Captain Amir Ali added, “We want to fill any gaps we might have before the World Cup in November. The 4 Nations Tournament will be a perfect testing ground not only for the team, but for individual players as we will be able to assess our strengths and weaknesses and improve upon them accordingly.”

The FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 will take place in Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December this year. With less than six months left for the global hockey event, the 4 Nations Tournament will serve as a vital preparatory platform for the Indian Colts.

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