DESCRIPTION:
* A total of six countries will compete in this tournament.
* Hockey India has announced an 18-member Indian Junior Mens Hockey Team, including three from Odisha for this tournament.
* The three Odisha players are: Anmol Ekka, Rosan Kujur and Mukesh Toppo.
* Olympain and former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been appointed as the new head coach of the team.
* Amir Ali will lead the team with Rohit as his deputy.
* India and Great Britain have been the most successful teams of the tournament, winning the title three times each.
* Besides emerging champions in 2013, 2014 and 2022, India won the silver medal four times (2012, 2015, 2018, 2019) and bronze medal twice (2017, 2023).
INDIA MATCHES:
October 19: India vs Japan
October 20: India vs Great Britain
October 22: India vs Malaysia
October 23: India vs Australia
October 25: India vs New Zealand
October 26: FINAL