Following the conclusion of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India, the Indian junior women's hockey team is gearing up for their debut appearance in the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023, held in Santiago, Chile, from November 29 to December 11. India finds itself in Pool C alongside Canada, Germany, and Belgium, with their opening match against Canada on November 29.
How many teams will play in the tournament?
In this prestigious tournament, a total of 16 teams have been divided into four groups: A, B, C, and D, each comprising four teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, setting the stage for an intense battle for the championship title.
Pool A: Australia, Chile, Netherlands, South Africa
Pool B: Argentina, South Korea, Spain, Zimbabwe
Pool C: Belgium, Canada, Germany, India
Pool D: England, Japan, New Zealand, USA
India’s performance in Junior World Cup
While the Netherlands has been the most successful team in the history of the Junior Women's Hockey World Cup, winning it four times, India's best performance was a third-place finish in 2013. In the previous edition in 2022, India secured the fourth position. The team's recent victory in the Women's Junior Asia Cup earlier this year has bolstered their confidence as they strive for success on the international stage.
Where to watch Junior World Cup?
The live streaming of Junior World Cup 2023 will be available on JioCinema on smartphones, laptops, Smart TVs etc. The live telecast of the matches will be available on Sports18.
India’s Junior World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Khushboo, Madhuri Kindo
Defenders: Neelam, Preeti (captain), Jyoti Singh, Ropni Kumari
Midfielders: Mahima Tete, Manju Chorsiya, Jyoti Chhatri, Hina Bano, Sujata Kujur, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (vice-captain)
Forwards: Sakshi Rana, Mumtaz Khan, Annu, Deepika Soreng, Dipi Monika Toppo, Sunelita Toppo
Standbys: Thounaojam Nirupama Devi, Jyothi Edula
India’s World Cup schedule
November 29, Wednesday: India vs Canada - 11:30 PM
December 1, Friday: India vs Germany - 2:00 AM
December 2, Saturday: Belgium vs India - 7:30 PM
December 5, Tuesday: Classification round - 6:30 PM onwards
December 6, Wednesday: Quarter-finals - 6:30 PM onwards
December 7, Thursday: Classification round - 6:30 PM onwards
December 8, Friday: Classification round - 6:30 PM onwards
December 9, Saturday: Semi-finals - 3:45 AM onwards; classification round - 9:45 PM onwards
December 10, Sunday: Classification round - 9:45 PM onwards
December 11, Monday: Bronze medal match - 2:30 AM; final - 4:45 AM
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