India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on the inaugural day of the fifth Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament.
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The Indian men’s junior hockey team will be aiming to win the 5th Sultan of Johor Cup for a third straight year in Malaysia.Two-time defending champions will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on the inaugural day of the fifth Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament to be held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from October 11 to 18.
Beside India, who are the title holders for the last two editions of the Sultan of Johor, the tournament will witness Pakistan, Great Britain, Argentina, Australia and hosts Malaysia and will be played in Round Robin format.
While the inaugural match will be played against Argentina and Australia, India will be seen clashing against Pakistan in the next match and it will be interesting to see who thrives under pressure to win the match. The Indian men’s junior team have been the title champions for the last two editions and the win this year will mark a hat-trick for the team. The team which is undergoing training under Coach Harendra Singh at Delhi, are working on team structure, coordination, passes and conversions which will help them put a strong fight during the tourney.
After the high-voltage clash against Pakistan, India will face Great Britain on October 12, Argentina (October 14), Malaysia (October 15) and Australia (October 17).
Speaking on the upcoming tournament, Hockey India secretary general Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad said: "It's a very important tournament for us for two reasons -- firstly, because we are aiming at continuing our winning streak and defending the title which the team has successfully done for the last two editions and secondly, the win here will boost the team for the upcoming eighth men's Junior Asia Cup.
"This team is very ambitious and I am sure they go all out to achieve it. I am confident they will live upto their own expectations and come back victorious."
PTI
The Indian men’s junior hockey team will be aiming to win the 5th Sultan of Johor Cup for a third straight year in Malaysia.Two-time defending champions will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on the inaugural day of the fifth Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament to be held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from October 11 to 18.
Beside India, who are the title holders for the last two editions of the Sultan of Johor, the tournament will witness Pakistan, Great Britain, Argentina, Australia and hosts Malaysia and will be played in Round Robin format.
While the inaugural match will be played against Argentina and Australia, India will be seen clashing against Pakistan in the next match and it will be interesting to see who thrives under pressure to win the match. The Indian men’s junior team have been the title champions for the last two editions and the win this year will mark a hat-trick for the team. The team which is undergoing training under Coach Harendra Singh at Delhi, are working on team structure, coordination, passes and conversions which will help them put a strong fight during the tourney.
After the high-voltage clash against Pakistan, India will face Great Britain on October 12, Argentina (October 14), Malaysia (October 15) and Australia (October 17).
Speaking on the upcoming tournament, Hockey India secretary general Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad said: "It's a very important tournament for us for two reasons -- firstly, because we are aiming at continuing our winning streak and defending the title which the team has successfully done for the last two editions and secondly, the win here will boost the team for the upcoming eighth men's Junior Asia Cup.
"This team is very ambitious and I am sure they go all out to achieve it. I am confident they will live upto their own expectations and come back victorious."
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