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Placed in Group C, the Indian team will face sterner tests when they play against Germany on December 3 and Ireland on December 5.
India to start campaign against Namibia in FIH Women’s Junior World Cup. (Picture Credit: X/@TheHockeyIndia)
India will start their campaign in the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup in Chile with a match against Namibia on December 1.
Germany and Ireland will play the tournament’s first match earlier in the day in Santiago.
The opening day will also feature hosts Chile taking on the Netherlands, who are the reigning champions and currently ranked number one in the world.
The tournament will be held from December 1 to 13 in Santiago with 24 teams competing.
Placed in Group C, the Indian team will face tougher challenges when they play against Germany on December 3 and Ireland on December 5.
According to the draw held on June 12, Pool A includes the Netherlands, Japan, Chile, and Malaysia, while Pool B consists of Argentina, Belgium, Zimbabwe, and Wales.
Pool D will have England, South Africa, China, and Austria, while Pool E features Australia, Spain, Canada, and Scotland. Pool F comprises the United States, Korea, New Zealand, and Uruguay.
(With inputs from PTI)
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