Jesse mahieu

FIH Hockey Men: The Netherlands men’s junior hockey team touched down in Chennai on Thursday ahead of the much-anticipated FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10 across the vibrant host cities of Chennai and Madurai.

With 24 teams vying for top honours, this year’s edition promises to be the biggest and most competitive in the tournament’s history.

The Netherlands, one of the most consistent performers in the Junior World Cup, arrive with a rich legacy to uphold. They are among the select nations to have participated in every edition of the tournament since its inception. Their impressive record includes a silver medal in 1985 and 2009, and bronze medal finishes in 1979 and 2013. With their last podium finish over a decade ago, the Dutch colts now enter the 2025 edition with renewed determination and a clear mission — to go all the way and lift the elusive World Cup trophy.