Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women Academy Championship 2024 Begins in New Delhi
The 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women Academy Championship 2024 is set to start in New Delhi. The men’s matches will take place on August 4 at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Ground, while the women’s matches will begin on August 5 at Jhilmil Hockey Center. The finals for both categories will be held on August 11.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey emphasized the importance of providing young players with match experience to ensure their complete development. He stated, “The Sub Junior Academy Championships will give the youngsters a platform to showcase the results of the hard work they have put in over the years.”
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, “The Academy Championships are put in place to give youngsters a platform to show their skills and also to shine on areas that require improvement. This will help the coaches to impart specific coaching and help these young stars realize their full potential. We all hope to see some exciting talent to shine from these Championships.”
Men’s Category Teams
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy | Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy | Raja Karan Hockey Academy | Har Hockey Academy |
| Cheema Hockey Academy | Jai Bharat Hockey Academy | Namdhari Sports Academy | Army Boys Sports Company |
| Ritu Rani Hockey Academy | R K Roy Hockey Academy | Thirumavalavan Hockey Academy | Republican Sports Club |
| Ashwini Sports Academy |
Women’s Category Teams
| Pool A | Pool B |
|---|---|
| Har Hockey Academy | Jai Bharat Hockey Academy |
| Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) | Citizen Hockey XI |
| Anantapur Sports Academy | Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy |
| Ritu Rani Hockey Academy | R K Roy Hockey Academy |
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Hockey India -: Hockey India is the organization that manages and promotes the sport of hockey in India. They organize tournaments and help develop players.
Sub Junior -: Sub Junior refers to a category for younger players, usually under the age of 16. It helps them gain experience and improve their skills.
Academy Championship -: An Academy Championship is a competition where different sports academies participate. These academies train young players in sports like hockey.
New Delhi -: New Delhi is the capital city of India. It is a big city where many important events and tournaments take place.
Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Ground -: Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Ground is a famous hockey stadium in New Delhi. It is named after Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary Indian hockey player.
Jhilmil Hockey Center -: Jhilmil Hockey Center is another hockey venue in New Delhi where matches are played. It is one of the places where the women’s matches will be held.
Pools -: Pools in a tournament are groups of teams that play against each other. The best teams from each pool move on to the next round.
