Oct 30,2023
“Road to Victory: India at FIH Junior World Cup 2023”
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is in high gear, poised to make a mark in the prestigious FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023. This global spectacle is set to unfold in Santiago, Chile, from November 29 to December 10, 2023, featuring an assembly of 16 top-tier teams.
India has been placed in Pool C alongside formidable opponents – Germany, Belgium, and Canada. The competition promises intense clashes, as teams strive for victory and the chance to etch their names in the annals of hockey history. The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will kickstart their campaign against Canada on November 29, followed by face-offs against Germany on November 30 and Belgium on December 2.
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team’s ticket to the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 was secured on the back of an extraordinary unbeaten streak in six matches at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023, held in Kakamigahara, Japan, in June 2023. Their crowning moment arrived in a riveting final against South Korea, where Annu and Neelam notched goals for India, propelling them to a historic victory.
Coach Tushar Khandker has shed light on the rigorous training regimen, underscoring the unwavering focus on areas of improvement. With the World Cup drawing nearer, the squad is leaving no room for error, resolute in their pursuit of flawless execution. The triumph at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 has injected a surge of confidence and high spirits among the players, setting the stage for an electrifying competition.
The journey of the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is a testament to their unwavering dedication and relentless hard work. They stand poised to seize the spotlight on the global stage at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023. Don’t miss a moment of this exhilarating journey!
