Madurai, Nov 27 (NationPress) In anticipation of the much-awaited FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, captains from all 24 participating countries came together for a unique photo opportunity with the prestigious trophy.

A dozen captains gathered in Madurai at the newly opened Madurai International Hockey Stadium, while another twelve assembled in Chennai at the renowned Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, marking a significant occasion.

At the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, twelve captains, including Tomas Ruiz from Argentina, Toby Mallon from Australia, MM Mehrab Hasan Samin from Bangladesh, Felipe Richard from Chile, Liu Chao from China, Gaspard Denis from France, Indian captain Rohit, Yamato Kawahara from Japan, Seunghan Son from Korea, Gus Nelson from New Zealand, Maitham Al Wahaibi from Oman, and Jens Fluck from Switzerland, posed proudly with the trophy.

Simultaneously, the captains from the remaining twelve nations, including Ben Hasbach from Germany, Dan Neuhoff from South Africa, Grant Simpson from Canada, Louis Rowe from Ireland, Guiu Corominas from Spain, Basel Abdelmonem from Egypt, Lucas Balthazar from Belgium, John-Paul Britz from Namibia, Casper van der Veen from the Netherlands, Max Anderson from England, Muhammad Danish Aiman Khairul Anuar from Malaysia, and Mateusz Nyckowiak from Austria, convened in Madurai for their own photoshoot at the newly inaugurated venue.

The tournament kicks off on November 28, with India playing their first Pool B match against Chile in Chennai, while defending champions Germany will begin their journey against South Africa in Pool A at the Madurai International Hockey Stadium.

The grand finale is scheduled for December 10th at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. This edition marks the first participation of 24 nations.

Furthermore, Hockey India has declared that entry to all tournament matches will be complimentary, aiming to boost fan involvement.