The Indian women's junior hockey team warmed up nicely for their battle against Germany at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023, with a 12-0 thrashing of Canada. (More Hockey News)
Annu (4th, 6th, 39th minute), Dipi Monika Toppo (21st), Mumtaz Khan (26th, 41st, 54th, 60th), Deepika Soreng (34th, 50th, 54th), and Neelam (45th) were the goal scorers for India. India's next opponent is Germany.
The Indian women's team are the Asian Champions, when they won the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 title in Kakamigahara, Japan earlier this year. Speaking ahead of the tournament, coach Tushar Khandker said his team are mentally prepared for the challenges. “Our players have trained rigorously and are mentally prepared for the challenges ahead. We respect every opponent and are looking forward to a strong start against Canada.”
India Squad At The FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2023 :
Goalkeepers: Khushboo, Madhuri Kindo
Defenders: Neelam, Preeti (captain), Jyoti Singh, Ropni Kumari
Midfielders: Mahima Tete, Manju Chorsiya, Jyoti Chhatri, Hina Bano, Sujata Kujur, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (vice-captain)
Forwards: Sakshi Rana, Mumtaz Khan, Annu, Deepika Soreng, Dipi Monika Toppo, Sunelita Toppo
Standbys: Thounaojam Nirupama Devi, Jyothi Edula
India Schedule:
All the matches are India Standard Times (IST)
- November 29, Wednesday: India vs Canada - (India Beat Canada 12-0)
- December 1, Friday: India vs Germany - 2:00 AM
- December 2, Saturday: Belgium vs India - 7:30 PM
- December 5, Tuesday: Classification round - 6:30 PM onwards
- December 6, Wednesday: Quarterfinals - 6:30 PM onwards
- December 7, Thursday: Classification round - 6:30 PM onwards
- December 8, Friday: Classification round - 6:30 PM onwards
- December 9, Saturday: Semifinals - 3:45 AM onwards; classification round - 9:45 PM onwards
- December 10, Sunday: Classification round - 9:45 PM onwards
- December 11, Monday: Bronze medal match - 2:30 AM; Final - 4:45 AM
As per the tournament's schedule, teams finishing in the top-two in the Pool stage qualify for the quarter-finals. After thrashing Canada, India take on a formidable Germany on November 30, then take on Belgium on December 2, concluding the group stages.
India’s best finish in this tournament came in 2013 when they finished third.
Live Streaming Details
Where to watch Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 live in India?
You can watch matches on the Sports18 TV channel in India. Furthermore, live streaming of the Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 will be available on Jio Cinema app and website.
