Indian junior women's hockey team set to play Four Nations Tournament in Argentina

IANS May 13, 2025 214 views

The Indian junior women's hockey team is embarking on an important international tour to Rosario, Argentina. They will participate in a competitive Four Nations Tournament, facing teams from Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. This tour is strategically planned as a preparation ground for the upcoming FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December 2025. The team's coach, Tushar Khandker, emphasized the importance of gaining international experience and identifying top talent during these crucial matches.

"We are looking to identify the best of the best from this squad" - Tushar Khandker, Team Coach
New Delhi, May 13: The Indian junior women’s hockey team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Argentina for a friendly Four Nations Tournament, scheduled from May 25 to June 2 (as per IST).

Key Points

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Indian team to play six matches against Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay

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Crucial preparation for 2025 Junior Women's World Cup

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Tournament runs from May 25 to June 2

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Coach focuses on strategy and player development

The team will travel to Rosario, Argentina, where they will play six friendly matches against Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. The tournament will begin on May 25, with India playing back-to-back matches against Chile and Uruguay on May 25 and 26, respectively. After a rest day, they will face hosts Argentina on May 28.

The team will then follow the same sequence in the return leg, taking on Chile on May 30, Uruguay on June 1, and Argentina on June 2. This tour is a crucial part of the team’s preparations for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup, scheduled to take place in Santiago, Chile, in December 2025.

Speaking about the importance of the friendly matches, Indian junior women’s hockey team coach Tushar Khandker said, "We are preparing for the Junior World Cup later this year, and since the tour to Rosario is a Four Nations tournament, we are looking to identify the best of the best from this squad with the World Cup in mind. Our aim is to gain as much experience as possible and assess where we stand based on past performances to understand how much we have improved."

When asked about the opposition teams, Khandker added, "Whenever you play an international match - be it a tour, bilateral series, test match, or tournament - you are representing India. So, the objective is always to give your best and perform to your full potential, regardless of the opponent. Our main focus in this tournament will be to execute our strategies effectively and give the girls as many match opportunities as possible, so they can gain the experience and confidence needed ahead of the Junior World Cup."

The Indian Junior Women’s Team is scheduled to depart for Rosario, Argentina on May 21 to acclimatise and prepare ahead of the tournament.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
So proud of our junior women's hockey team! 🇮🇳 This is a great opportunity to test their skills against strong South American teams. Wishing them all the best for the tournament and the upcoming World Cup. Chak De India! 💙
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Rahul S.
Argentina is one of the top hockey nations. This exposure will be invaluable for our girls. Hope they learn from this experience and come back stronger. But Hockey India should also arrange more matches against European teams for balanced preparation.
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Ananya M.
As someone who played hockey at school level, I know how tough international competitions can be. These girls are making India proud! Hope they get good media coverage back home - women's sports deserve more attention. 👏
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Vikram J.
Good initiative but why only South American teams? We should be playing against Netherlands, Germany, Australia more often if we want to compete at highest level. Still, best wishes to the team - bring home some wins!
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Sneha P.
The schedule looks intense with back-to-back matches! Hope the girls have proper recovery time and medical support. Our women's hockey has shown so much promise in recent years - this junior team is our future. All the best! 💪
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Karan D.
Great to see India investing in junior teams. Remember how our senior women's team performed at Olympics? These tournaments will create strong pipeline of players. Hope Star Sports or Sony broadcasts some matches live.

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