The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 will get underway in Odisha from November 24 to December 5. The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will host all the matches of the quadrennial event and will be held behind closed doors owing to the prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
It is to be noted that Odisha Sports is the primary sponsor for the Indian hockey teams and the state had earlier hosted the senior World Cup in 2018, the FIH World League in 2017 and the Champions Trophy in 2014 as well.
As many as 16 teams will fight for the coveted trophy at the prestigious hockey tournament. However, few of the top teams have opted out of the upcoming Men’s Junior hockey World Cups owing COVID-19 related international travel restrictions. Australia, New Zealand and England teams have withdrawn from the event, meanwhile, the United States, Canada and Poland came in as a replacements for the showpiece event.
Belgium will be up against South Africa in the inaugural game of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2021 on 24 November. Defending champions and hosts India will begin their campaign on the same day against France at 08:00 PM IST.
As the World Cup begins on Wednesday, here’s all you know about the upcoming Men’s Junior World Cup 2021:
FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 pools
Reigning champions India will look to defend the title once again, they have been placed in Pool B, here are pool wise details.
Pool A: Belgium, Chile, Malaysia and South Africa
Pool B: India (C), Canada, France and Poland
Pool C: Korea, Netherlands, Spain and United States
Pool D: Argentina, Egypt, Germany and Pakistan
Here is the full schedule of the Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 (All timings in IST)
Which stadium will host the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 matches?
The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, will host all the matches of the showpiece event.
Which TV channels will broadcast the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 matches?
The organization has not revealed the broadcasting details yet.
How do I watch live streaming of the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 games?
Fans can catch live action of FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 on: https://watch.hockey/
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