Articles for Junior World Cup

India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025
2 days, 4 hours ago

India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

The Hindu  

The International Shooting Sport Federation has confirmed India as the host for a Junior World Cup in the forthcoming season in 2025. The ISSF president Luciano Rossi had announced that India would host the Junior World Cup during his visit to the Capital in November for the World Cup Finals. “The world’s future stars will converge in India for a …

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'Win it for Sreejesh': India captain Harmanpreet Singh gives rallying cry ahead of Paris Olympics
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'Win it for Sreejesh': India captain Harmanpreet Singh gives rallying cry ahead of Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

An era will end in Indian hockey after the Paris Olympics, regardless of whether the team wins another medal or not, with longtime goalkeeper and former captain PR Sreejesh announcing that he will retire after the Games. Harmanpreet SIngh was part of the Indian team that won the Junior World Cup with Sreejesh as their mentor Harmanpreet Singh, the captain …

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IND 1-4 GER highlights, FIH Junior World Cup semifinal: Wasteful India goes down as Germany books ticket to final
1 year ago

IND 1-4 GER highlights, FIH Junior World Cup semifinal: Wasteful India goes down as Germany books ticket to final

The Hindu  

December 14, 2023 14:52 Preview Following an exhilarating comeback win against the Netherlands in the quarterfinal of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, the Indian Colts are set to face the formidable Germans in the semifinal on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It also helps that five players from the existing team were part of the previous …

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Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Tuesday named the Indian team for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023, set to take place from December 5th to 16th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. READ | Rani’s example motivated me during hard times, says Indian junior women’s hockey team forward Annu The quarterfinals are slated for December 12th, followed by the semifinals on December …

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Rajiv Mishra, 1997 Junior Hockey World Cup silver medallist, passes away
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajiv Mishra, 1997 Junior Hockey World Cup silver medallist, passes away

The Hindu  

Rajiv Mishra, an exceptionally talented forward who played a key role in India securing a silver medal in the 1997 Junior World Cup hockey tournament in Milton Keynes, passed away recently in mysterious circumstances. The Indian team during the 1997 Junior Hockey World Cup. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Calcutta-born Mishra, who struck nine goals, was one of the …

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With Junior World Cup spot booked, Indian men hope to go all the way at Asia Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

With Junior World Cup spot booked, Indian men hope to go all the way at Asia Cup

The Hindu  

With the Indian men’s hockey team reaching the semifinals of the ongoing Junior Asia Cup and booking its spot at the Junior World Cup later this year, coach CR Kumar is looking beyond, preparing players for the step up to the senior level. “This was our only chance to prove ourselves and qualify for the Junior World Cup and we …

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Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Asia Cup Hockey
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Asia Cup Hockey

The Hindu  

Young forward Uttam Singh, who helped India reclaim the Sultan of Johor Cup last year, was on Thursday retained as the captain for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman from May 23-June 1. India is grouped in pool A along with Pakistan, Japan, Thailand and Chinese Taipei while Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan are grouped in pool …

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Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad

The Hindu  

Here are the profiles of all the athletes who will represent India in women’s hockey team at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Savita also won the 2017 Asia Cup, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Champions Trophy and was the vice-captain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Deep Grace Ekka International caps: 234 Part of the junior national …

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May 16: Sift Kaur Samra clinches gold in Junior World Cup shooting
2 years, 7 months ago

May 16: Sift Kaur Samra clinches gold in Junior World Cup shooting

The Hindu  

SHOOTING Indians continue fine run at Suhl Junior World Cup Sift Kaur Samra came up with a strong performance to beat Julie Johannessen of Norway 17-9 in the 50-metre rifle 3-position event in the Junior World Cup shooting in Suhl, Germany, on Monday. -Kamesh Srinivasan SQUASH Saurav Ghosal advances in PSA World championships Saurav Ghosal defeated Todd Harrity of USA …

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Young shooter B. Munek eyes medal in Junior World Cup in May
2 years, 8 months ago

Young shooter B. Munek eyes medal in Junior World Cup in May

The Hindu  

Fresh from his experience in the recent Peru World Cup shooting for the seniors, the 18-year-old B. Munek is now gunning for a medal in the Junior World Cup to be held in Germany from May 7. But the Peru World Cup made me realise that I need to be more focussed for sure,” he said. READ| The Engineering student …

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FIH Junior World Cup: Mumtaz Khan's Brace in Vain as India Lose to England in Bronze Medal Match
2 years, 8 months ago

FIH Junior World Cup: Mumtaz Khan's Brace in Vain as India Lose to England in Bronze Medal Match

News 18  

Mumtaz Khan’s brace went in vain as the Indian women’s hockey team’s dream of reclaiming a bronze medal from the FIH Junior World Cup went up in smoke, losing 0-3 in the shoot-out to England after both the teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time on Tuesday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP …

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Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: India need to exploit Belgium's vulnerability in quarter-finals, says coach Graham Reid
3 years ago

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: India need to exploit Belgium's vulnerability in quarter-finals, says coach Graham Reid

Firstpost  

India will take on Belgium in a re-match of the 2016 edition final where the hosts emerged 2-1 winners to claim their second Junior World Cup title in Lucknow Bhubaneswar: India’s chief coach Graham Reid on Tuesday said the defending champions would like to take cue from Malaysia and exploit the vulnerability of European giants Belgium in the quarterfinal of …

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Pakistan aim to start hockey revival chain at Junior World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan aim to start hockey revival chain at Junior World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Once masters of the game, the Pakistan hockey team has failed to qualify for the last two Olympic Games. But despite the odds and a drastic plunge, Pakistan aim to startle the hockey world once again when they take on six-time champions Germany on the opening day of the Men’s Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. However, to provide …

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Reid focuses on togetherness and team spirit ahead of Junior World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Reid focuses on togetherness and team spirit ahead of Junior World Cup

The Hindu  

Chief coach Graham Reid and captain Vivek Sagar Prasad on Friday underscored the ‘team first’ approach in defending champion India’s preparation for the Junior World Cup, starting at Bhubaneswar from November 24. “A lot of exercises, drills and terminology we used with the senior team has been dribbled down to the junior team.” READ: Two athletes COVID-19 positive in Beijing …

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Want to Use My Tokyo Olympics Experience in Junior World Cup: Salima Tete
3 years, 1 month ago

Want to Use My Tokyo Olympics Experience in Junior World Cup: Salima Tete

News 18  

Young midfielder Salima Tete wants to utilise her Tokyo Olympics experience when India play in the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup in South Africa next month. “I look forward to using this experience while working with my teammates from the junior core group,” said Salima ahead of the tournament starting December 5. “The Indian junior team also did well when …

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Indian women's hockey team - player profiles
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Indian women's hockey team - player profiles

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s team has been grouped with Germany, Ireland, South Africa, Netherlands and Britain in Pool A. Rani Rampal The 26-year old captain is the face of Indian women’s hockey, its seniormost player and also its most talismanic. She was largely responsible for India qualifying for both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics and has been part of the 2014 …

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Malaysia and Chile named as hosts for 2023 men's, women's Hockey Junior World Cup
3 years, 5 months ago

Malaysia and Chile named as hosts for 2023 men's, women's Hockey Junior World Cup

Firstpost  

Kuala Lumpur and Santiago will host the matches of the men’s and women’s Junior World Cups. Lausanne: International Hockey Federation on Friday named Malaysia and Chile as the host countries for the 2023 men’s and women’s Junior World Cups. FIH CEO Thierry Weil said: “The FIH Hockey Junior World Cup is the perfect platform for young players to unleash their …

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