FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: India’s squad, schedule, live streaming info
Led by Jyoti Singh, India will begin its campaign at the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile, on Monday with a group-stage tie against Namibia.
The 11th edition of the tournament will conclude on December 14 with all matches being played at a single venue – the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped Estadio Nacional.
India’s best performance is a bronze medal-finish from the 2013 edition.
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India’s squad for FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup
Goalkeepers: Nidhi; Engil Harsha Rani Minz
Defenders: Manisha; Lalthanlualangi; Sakshi Shukla; Puja Sahoo; Nandini
Midfielders: Sakshi Rana; Ishika; Sunelita Toppo; Jyoti Singh (captain); Khaidem Shileima Chanu; Binima Dhan
Forwards: Sonam; Purnima Yadav; Kanika Siwach; Hina Bano; Sukhveer Kaur
Alternates: Priyanka Yadav; Parwati Topno
Coach: Tushar Khandker
Groups
For the first time, the tournament will feature as many as 24 teams, equally divided into six groups. Group toppers along with two best runner-up teams will qualify for the quarterfinals.
India is in Group C with Germany, Ireland and Namibia.
Pool A: Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands
Pool B: Argentina, Belgium, Wales, Zimbabwe
Pool C: Germany, India, Ireland, Namibia
Pool D: Austria, People’s Republic of China, England, South Africa
Pool E: Australia, Canada, Scotland, Spain
Pool F: New Zealand, Republic of Korea, USA, Uruguay
India’s Group Stage Schedule
December 1, Monday: India vs Namibia – 7:45 p.m. IST
December 3, Wednesday: India vs Germany – 7:45 p.m. IST
December 5, Friday: India vs Ireland – 5:30 p.m.
December 8, Monday: Quarterfinals – To be decided
December 12, Friday: Semifinals – To be decided
December 14, Sunday: Third-fourth classification match – 2:30 a.m. (if qualified)
December 14, Sunday: Final – 4:45 a.m. (if qualified)
Where to watch FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup live in India?
FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Live telecast of the same will be available on the Star Sports Select 1 TV channel in India.
Published on Dec 01, 2025