Which Indian city will host the Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in December 2025?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Chennai and Madurai.
Explanation:
☛ The International Hockey Federation (FIH) awarded the hosting rights of the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 to India.
☛ The tournament is scheduled to be held in December 2025 across two cities in Tamil Nadu: Chennai and Madurai.
☛ This marks the first time that the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup will feature an expanded format with 24 teams competing for the title, up from the previous 16 teams.
☛ Tamil Nadu previously successfully hosted the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ India has previously won the Men's FIH Junior Hockey World Cup title twice—first in 2001 (Hobart) and second in 2016 (Lucknow).
☛ Germany is the most successful nation in the history of the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, having won the title 7 times.
☛ The previous edition of the Men's FIH Junior Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in December 2023, where Germany defeated France to lift the trophy.
☛ The headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Where is the headquarters of Hockey India located? → New Delhi
☛ Which country won the Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2023? → Germany
☛ In which year did India win its first-ever Men's FIH Junior Hockey World Cup? → 2001
☛ Who is the current President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH)? → Tayyab Ikram
☛ Which state hosted the FIH Men's Hockey Senior World Cup 2023 in India? → Odisha (Bhubaneswar and Rourkela)