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Global Hockey Captains Unite: Trophy Tour Kicks Off Junior World Cup 2025

Hockey captains from around the world gathered for an exciting trophy photoshoot ahead of the Junior Men's World Cup. The event split between Chennai and Madurai stadiums created memorable moments for all 24 participating nations. India will kick off their campaign against Chile while Germany defends their title against South Africa. Fans can enjoy free entry to all matches throughout the tournament.

Key Points: FIH Junior Men's WC Captains Trophy Photoshoot in Chennai Madurai

  • Twelve captains posed at Chennai's historic Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium
  • Another twelve gathered at Madurai's new International Hockey Stadium
  • India opens tournament against Chile in Chennai on November 28
  • Defending champions Germany face South Africa in Madurai opener
  • All tournament matches offer free entry to boost fan engagement
  • Grand final scheduled for December 10 in Chennai stadium
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FIH Junior Men's WC: Captains gather for trophy photoshoot in Chennai & Madurai

Captains from 24 nations gathered in Chennai and Madurai for FIH Junior Men's World Cup trophy photoshoot ahead of November 28 tournament opening.

"This is the first time 24 nations are participating in the event. - Tournament Officials"

Madurai, Nov 27

Ahead of the highly anticipated FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, captains from all 24 participating nations gathered for a special photo session with the coveted trophy.

Twelve captains assembled in Madurai at the newly inaugurated Madurai International Hockey Stadium, and another twelve in Chennai at the historic Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, making this a memorable event.

In Chennai, at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, 12 captains namely Tomas Ruiz of Argentina, Toby Mallon of Australia, MM Mehrab Hasan Samin of Bangladesh, Felipe Richard of Chile, Liu Chao of China, Gaspard Denis of France, Indian skipper Rohit, Yamato Kawahara of Japan, Seunghan Son of Korea, Gus Nelson of New Zealand, Maitham Al Wahaibi of Oman, and Jens Fluck of Switzerland, posed with the trophy.

Meanwhile, captains of the other 12 nations, Germany’s Ben Hasbach, South Africa’s Dan Neuhoff, Grant Simpson of Canada, Louis Rowe of Ireland, Spain skipper Guiu Corominas, Basel Abdelmonem of Egypt, Lucas Balthazar of Belgium, John-Paul Britz of Namibia, Casper van der Veen of the Netherlands, England’s Max Anderson, Muhammad Danish Aiman Khairul Anuar of Malaysia, and Mateusz Nyckowiak of Austria, gathered in Madurai for the photoshoot at the newly inaugurated Madurai International Hockey Stadium.

The tournament begins on November 28, with India hosting their first Pool B match against Chile in Chennai, while defending champions Germany will start their campaign against South Africa in Pool A at the Madurai International Hockey Stadium.

The grand final is set for December 10th at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Notably, this is the first time 24 nations are participating in the event.

Hockey India also announced that entry to all tournament matches would be free, a move aimed at increasing fan engagement.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see Tamil Nadu hosting such a prestigious event! Both Chennai and Madurai getting international exposure. Hope this inspires more young players across South India to take up hockey seriously. 🏑
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Arjun K
Interesting to see 24 nations participating - that's a record! Germany as defending champions will be tough to beat, but our Indian team has been performing well in recent tournaments. All the best to Team India!
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Sarah B
While the free entry is commendable, I hope the stadium facilities and crowd management are properly handled. International events need top-notch organization to create a good impression globally.
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Vikram M
Good to see hockey getting this kind of attention in India. Remember when we used to dominate world hockey? Hope this junior WC helps revive the sport's popularity among youth. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
The diversity of nations is impressive - from Argentina to Oman to New Zealand! This is what makes international sports so beautiful. Hope the weather in Chennai and Madurai cooperates for all matches. 🌞

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