Lausanne: Hosts India and arch-rivals Pakistan have been drawn in Pool B for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup scheduled to be held in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10.
On the occasion of the draw ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland the six Pools of the expanded tournament which will feature 24 teams for the very first time, have been determined. Chile and Switzerland complete the Pool B alongside India and Pakistan.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony along with Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India Secretary General and Cdr. RK Srivastava, Hockey India Director General.
Ahead of the draw ceremony, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said, “It is a great pleasure for me to be here ahead of a milestone moment as we start the journey towards the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup! It is a part of the FIH strategy to empower and engage the youth from all nations, including the emerging nations, and this event will be the first step towards doing that.” IANS
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