FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup opens in Tamil Nadu; India beat Chile 7-0
The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 (28 November–10 December, Chennai and Madurai) opened on 28 November 2025, with hosts India beating Chile 7-0 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
Summary
The Junior (Under-21) World Cup is being played in Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December 2025. After the opening ceremony at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai, India, captained by Rohit, beat Chile 7-0 in Pool B. Rosan Kujur and Dilraj Singh scored twice each; Ajeet Yadav, Anmol Ekka and Rohit scored one each. India are two-time winners of the event.
Key facts
- Tournament
- FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
- Host cities
- Chennai and Madurai
- Dates
- 28 November – 10 December 2025
- Opening match (India)
- India 7–0 Chile, Pool B, Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai
- India captain
- Rohit
- Scorers
- Rosan Kujur 2, Dilraj Singh 2, Ajeet Yadav, Anmol Ekka, Rohit
- India's record
- Two-time winners
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025, which began on 28 November 2025, was hosted in which two Indian cities?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai and Madurai
The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 is being played in Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December 2025.
In their opening match of the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025, India beat which team 7-0?
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Correct answer: D — Chile
India beat Chile 7-0 in Pool B at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai, on 28 November 2025.