Chile’s capital metropolis, Santiago, will host the eleventh version of the FIH Hockey Ladies’s Junior World Cup subsequent yr*, as revealed by the Worldwide Hockey Federation (FIH) at the moment. The South American nation has turn into a real cradle for rising stars, internet hosting this occasion for the fourth time.
Furthermore, a lot to the delight of the hockey followers, there will likely be 8 extra groups to cheer for this time round! Certainly, with one of many key pillars of the FIH Empowerment and Engagement technique being to offer extra alternatives to play to a bigger and extra various variety of Nationwide Associations, the 2025 FIH Hockey Junior World Cups – ladies and men – will contain 24 groups for the primary time ever within the historical past of FIH!
On high of hosts Chile, the next groups have already certified for the occasion:
Europe: Netherlands, Spain, England, Germany, Belgium, Eire, Wales, Scotland
Pan America: Argentina, USA, Uruguay, Canada
The groups from Africa, Asia and Oceania will qualify at a later stage.
“We’re thrilled to announce some good news: Santiago de Chile will host the upcoming Junior Ladies’s Hockey World Cup! This prestigious occasion, which brings collectively the world’s brightest younger abilities and future generations of hockey stars, will happen on the residence of our ‘Diablas and Diablos’. This can undoubtedly enhance the expansion and growth of hockey in our area. We deeply admire the belief positioned in Hockey Chile by the President of the Worldwide Hockey Federation, Mr. Tayyab Ikram. This recognition reaffirms Chile’s dedication, via the management of our Board of Administrators, to actively help and contribute to the worldwide growth of hockey. We eagerly sit up for welcoming you all to Santiago de Chile in December 2025!”, stated Andrés de Witt, President of the Chilean Area Hockey Federation and the Native Organizing Committee.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram added: “Increasing alternatives and fostering inclusivity are on the coronary heart of our mission to develop hockey globally. The FIH Hockey Junior World Cups symbolize the colourful way forward for our sport, celebrating extraordinary younger expertise from throughout the globe. The 2025 version in Santiago, Chile, will deliver collectively 24 dynamic groups from world wide, providing an unparalleled showcase of competitors and variety.
I want to categorical my heartfelt gratitude to the Chilean Hockey Federation and the native authorities for his or her unwavering dedication and enthusiasm in internet hosting this prestigious occasion. A particular notice of deep appreciation goes to Mr. Andrés De Witt Hepp, President of the Federación Chilena de Hockey, whose visionary management and steadfast dedication to the event of hockey in any respect ranges have been instrumental in making this a actuality.
Collectively, we goal to encourage the following technology, depart a long-lasting legacy, and elevate hockey to unprecedented heights!”
The final version of the FIH Hockey Ladies’s Junior World Cup befell in 2023, additionally in Santiago, and was received by the Netherlands.
*the dates of the 2025 version will likely be confirmed at a later stage
All details about the FIH Hockey Junior World Cups is out there right here.
The world rankings for Junior groups can be found right here.
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