New Delhi, Nov 15 (NationPress) The 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 (Zones A & B) is poised to unveil emerging talent, commencing at Kurukshetra University, Haryana, on Sunday, November 16. The culminating match is set for November 23.

Fifteen academy teams from various regions of the country will vie for prestigious accolades in this eagerly awaited tournament, integral to Hockey India’s robust grassroots development framework. The participating teams are categorized into four pools—Pool A, Pool B, Pool C, and Pool D—and will engage in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the Semi-Finals on November 21. The 3rd/4th place match and the Final are slated for November 23.

The inaugural match will feature Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy squaring off against Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy, setting the stage for an exhilarating week of competitive hockey.

Pool A includes the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre, Mumbai Schools Sports Association, and the Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy.

Pool B consists of Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Citizen Hockey XI, Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society, and Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy.

Pool C features Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar), and Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy. Meanwhile, Pool D presents Jai Bharat Hockey Academy, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, Markandeshwar Hockey Academy, and Ritu Rani Hockey Academy.

Throughout the group stage, teams will earn three points for a victory and one point for a draw. In the event of a tie during classification matches, a shoot-out will determine the winner, adding to the excitement of the tournament.

In anticipation of the event, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey remarked, “The Junior Women Academy Championship is fundamental to our talent development strategy. It allows us to spot potential players who can eventually integrate into the national framework. These academy tournaments have historically played a vital role in cultivating future stars who represent India on the international stage. I am optimistic that this year's edition will highlight extraordinary young talent.”

In agreement, Hockey India Secretary General Bola Nath Singh stated, “This Championship not only offers young athletes a competitive platform but also instills the discipline and exposure necessary for higher levels. The enthusiasm and dedication demonstrated by these academies reflect the robust grassroots network we have developed across India. We eagerly await an exciting week of hockey in Kurukshetra.”

With elite junior academies in competition, the 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 (Zones A & B) promises thrilling matches, highlights emerging talent, and signifies another step forward in Hockey India’s mission to fortify the future of Indian hockey.