ndia Junior Women’s Hockey Team to Tour Australia for Five-Match Series Ahead of World Cup

The Indian junior women’s hockey team will embark on a five-match tour of Australia later this month as part of their preparations for the upcoming FIH Junior Women’s World Cup.

The series will be played at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra from September 26 to October 2, providing valuable international exposure to the young squad.

India will face the Australian junior team in the first three matches scheduled for September 26, 27, and 29. This will be followed by two games against Canberra Chill, a club that competes in Australia’s premier domestic competition, the Hockey One League, on September 30 and October 2.

Coach Tushar Khandker said the tour will be crucial in assessing the team’s strengths and identifying areas for improvement before the World Cup later this year.

Officials added that the high-intensity matches against strong opponents would help sharpen the skills, fitness, and strategies of the players ahead of the global tournament.