India's dream of reclaiming the FIH Men's Junior World Cup after a hiatus of nine years went up in smoke as they lost 1-5 to seven-time champions and title holders Germany in the semifinal in Chennai on Sunday.

Two-time champions India last won the men's Junior World Cup title way back in 2016 in Lucknow.

Goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh channelized his inner 'PR Sreejesh' to pull off a couple of spectacular saves in a pulsating shoot-out as India edged out a spirited Belgium 4-3 to enter the semi-final of the FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

Indian junior men's hockey team eased their way into the quarterfinals of the prestigious FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025

In an entertaining final, Belgium beat India 1-0 in a closely-fought encounter to lift the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia on Sunday.

Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh and Dilraj Singh struck a hat-trick each as India mauled Oman 17-0 to register their second consecutive win in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup in Chennai on Saturday.

Jugraj Singh scored four goals as the Indian men's hockey team thrashed Canada 14-3 in a high-scoring encounter to top the pool standings and make the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on Saturday.

India's chief coach PR Sreejesh minced no words while acknowledging the shortcomings in his side ahead of their opening match of the FIH Junior Men's World Cup.

Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

A determined India fought bravely but lost to Belgium 2-3 in a rain-affected Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey match at Ipoh, Malaysia on Tuesday.

India captain Rohit on Saturday said his team is excited to play in the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup in front of home crowd and determined to reclaim the crown.

Hockey India has roped in renowned South African eye specialist Dr. Sherylle Calder to work with the men's hockey team until next year's Asian Games

Drag-flicker Rohit was named captain of India's 20-member junior men's hockey squad announced on Friday for the FIH World Cup to be held in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10.

Regular skipper Harmanpreet Singh, experienced midfielder Manpreet Singh and striker Mandeep Singh will give the tournament a miss.

Hockey India has made it clear that it will not restrict its players from shaking hands with the Pakistan team during international matches in the future.

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced that Oman will join the list of participating teams for the upcoming Men's Junior World Cup in Tamil Nadu 2025.

With just over a month to go before the opening match, Pakistan has withdrawn from the FIH Men's Junior World Cup hockey tournament

India defeated hosts Malaysia 2-1 in their last group game to progress to the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup junior men's hockey tournament.