Junior Males’s Asia Cup Hockey: Assured India tackle Thailand

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A assured India, coached by PR Sreejesh, will begin as agency favourites after they tackle Thailand of their opening match of the Junior Asia Cup males’s hockey event on Wednesday (Noveber 27, 2024).

India have been positioned in Pool A together with Korea, Japan, Chinese language Taipei and Thailand.

With 10 groups collaborating within the occasion this time, the remaining 5 groups in Pool B are Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Oman, and China.

India have received this event for a report 4 instances, together with in 2004, 2008, 2015 and 2023.

They beat arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 within the last final yr to raise the title.

“Our workforce has been working onerous, and we’re assured in our talents to carry out effectively,” skipper Amir stated.

“Taking part in in opposition to robust groups like Thailand, Japan, and Korea in Pool A might be difficult, however we’re prepared to provide our greatest and intention for a high end. We want to defend our title and make our nation proud as soon as once more.”

After their marketing campaign opener in opposition to Thailand, India will play in opposition to Japan on November 28 adopted by a conflict in opposition to Chinese language Taipei on November 30.

Their final group-stage match in opposition to Korea is scheduled on December 1. The highest two groups from every group will qualify for the semi-finals on December 3 whereas the finals might be performed a day later.