June 11th 2024.
Great news for Indian hockey fans as India has been chosen to host next year's men's Junior Hockey World Cup. This marks the return of the event to India after a gap of nine years, as announced by the Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation on Tuesday.
The tournament, which will take place in December, will witness a record-breaking participation of 24 teams for the first time in the history of Hockey Junior World Cup. FIH President Tayyab Ikram shared his excitement about this development, stating that it aligns with their strategy of empowering and engaging a larger and more diverse number of National Associations.
He further added that the recent FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Oman displayed the immense value that diversity brings to sporting events. With the increase in participating teams, he looks forward to seeing the young talents representing the future of the sport in action next year.
The previous edition of the tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur in 2023, where Germany emerged as the winners with a 2-1 victory over France. Spain and India secured the third and fourth places respectively. India has previously hosted the tournament three times in 2013, 2016, and 2021, and also emerged as the winners in the 2016 edition.
President of Hockey India, Dilip Tirkey, expressed his gratitude towards FIH for giving India yet another opportunity to showcase their commitment to developing the sport for future generations. He believes that hosting this prestigious tournament highlights India's growing importance in international hockey.
Secretary General of Hockey India, Bhola Nath Singh, also expressed his gratitude towards FIH for trusting them with this significant event. He sees this as a fantastic opportunity to take hockey to greater heights and inspire a whole new generation of players and fans in India and globally.
With the support of Hockey India, the tournament is expected to be a memorable experience that celebrates everything that hockey stands for. It will not only showcase India's rich hockey history but also provide a platform for young talents to display their skills.
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