Picture Credit: Twitter/Hockey India

Picture Credit: Twitter/Hockey India

The Women in Blue will begin their campaign at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023, set to take place in Chile, on November 29, Wednesday. Notably, it will India’s sixth appearance at the tournament with an aim to secure their maiden title. India women’s best finish came in 2013, where they finished third.  

Talking about the tournament this year, India has been placed in Pool C with the likes of Germany, Canada and Belgium. While they will kickstart their campaign on November 29 against Canada, followed by a match against Germany and Belgium. Here in this article, we will take a look at all the relevant details in regard to the World Cup 2023.  

What are the Pools for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023?

Pool A: Australia, Chile, Netherlands, South Africa

Pool B: Argentina, South Korea, Spain, Zimbabwe

Pool C: Belgium, Canada, Germany, India

Pool D: England, Japan, New Zealand, United States

What is India women’s squad for the Women’s Junior World Cup 2023?

Hockey India had announced a 20-member squad for the Women’s Junior World Cup 2023, consisting of two reserves. Here is the complete squad:

Goalkeepers: Khushboo, Madhuri Kindo

Defenders: Neelam, Preeti (C), Jyoti Singh, Ropani Kumari

Midfielders: Mahima Tete, Manju Chorsiya, Jyoti Chhatri, Hina Bano, Sujata Kujur, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (vc)

Forwards: Sakshi Rana, Mumtaz Khan, Annu, Deepika Soreng, Dipi Monika Toppo, Sunelita Toppo

Reserves: Thounaojam Nirupama Devi, Jyothi Edula.

What is the schedule of the India women’s hockey team at the Women’s Junior World Cup 2023?

The given below is the schedule of the India women’s hockey team for the Pool Stage of Women’s Junior World Cup 2023:

DATE

TIME

MATCH

29 November 2023

10:30 PM IST

India vs Canada

1 December 2023

01:00 AM IST

India vs Germany

2 December 2023

06:30 PM IST

India vs Belgium

5 December 2023

5:30 PM IST

Classification round

6 December 2023

5:30 PM IST

Quarterfinals

7 December 2023

5:30 PM IST

Classification round

8 December 2023

5:30 PM IST

Classification round

9 December 2023

2:45 AM IST

Semifinals

9 December 2023

8:45 PM IST

Classification round

10 December 2023

8:45 PM IST

Classification round

11 December 2023

1:30 AM IST

Bronze medal match

11 December 2023

3:45 PM IST

Final

Where to watch India women’s hockey team’s matches at the Women’s Junior World Cup 2023?

The matches will broadcast on Sports18 in India, whereas one can live stream all India women’s matches on JioCinema.