Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025: India To Host 24-Team Tournament

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The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday (June 11) awarded the organisation of the Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 to India.

The tournament is set to be played in December 2025 and will feature as many as 24 teams for the first time in the history of the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup.

FIH President Tayyab Ikram explained the reason for the expansion of the tournament and thanked Hockey India for their commitment to host yet another event.

"Giving more opportunities to play to a larger and more diverse number of National Associations is one of the key pillars of our Empowerment and Engagement strategy," Ikram said.

"We saw at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Oman this year how more diversity brings a huge added value to our events.

"Therefore, I'm very happy that we've increased the number of participating teams for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cups and I look forward to seeing these 24 young teams, representing the future of our sport, next year!

"At this stage, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Hockey India for their commitment to organise yet another fantastic event!"

Dr. Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India said: "We're delighted that the International Hockey Federation (FIH) chose India to host the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025.

"We would like to express our sincere thanks to the FIH and FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram for entrusting us with this tournament.

"This prestigious tournament highlights India's growing importance in international hockey and shows our dedication to developing the sport for future generations. We're excited to share India's rich hockey history and provide a stage for young talent to showcase their skills."

Shri Bhola Nath Singh, Secretary General of Hockey India said: "Hosting the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 is a significant step for us, and we appreciate the FIH's trust in us.

"This event offers a fantastic chance to bring hockey to even greater heights, inspiring a whole new generation of players and fans in India and globally. We're committed to making this tournament a memorable experience that celebrates everything hockey is about."

The last edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup took place in 2023 in Malaysia and was won by Germany. The 2023 edition features 16 teams.

Source: Media Release