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Chennai, Madurai to host Men Jr WC Hockey in Nov-Dec, TN Govt signs MoU with HI

Chennai, June 19 (UNI) Chennai and Madurai will host the prestigious FIH Men's Junior World Cup Hockey tournament from November 28 to December 10 this year.
In this regard, the Tamil Nadu government signed a MoU with Hockey India on Thursday where the official tournament logo was unveiled.
The two-week tournament will be jointly hosted in Chennai and Madurai.
In a historic first, the 2025 edition will feature 24 teams from across the world, making it the most inclusive and competitive edition of Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 to date.
The MoU signing event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Atulya Misra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Meghanath Reddy, Member Secretary, SDAT, Hockey India Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Udhayanidhi Stalin, said, “We are proud that Tamil Nadu has been chosen as the host for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025. This is a proud moment not just for our state, but for the entire country. Hosting such a prestigious international tournament reflects our commitment to supporting and developing sport at all levels.”
“Chennai and Madurai are cities that embody both tradition and progress, and we are confident they will provide a world-class experience for athletes, officials, and fans from around the world. We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that this tournament is organised with the highest standards of excellence, and we hope it ignites a new wave of sporting enthusiasm, especially amongst our youth,” *he added*.
Hockey India President, Dilip Tirkey, said “The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 is a crucial event in the international hockey calendar – a breeding ground for future legends of the sport. We are extremely pleased to partner with the Government of Tamil Nadu for this edition, which is set to be historic with 24 participating teams – the highest ever.”
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