India is going to host the Junior Men's (Under-21) Hockey World Cup in late 2021. At the same time, the Women's Junior Hockey World Cup will be held in Poshfostroom (South Africa). This will be the first time that the Junior Women's Hockey World Cup will be held on African soil and its dates will be announced later. At the same time, the dates and venue of the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup to be held in India will be announced later. The announcement was made by the International Hockey Association (FIH) in Lausanne on Monday.

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The defending champion India will host the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup for the second time in a row. India last won the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup by defeating Belgium 2–1 in the final under Harjeet Singh's captaincy in Lucknow in 2016. India has got the right to play directly in the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup as the host. At the same time, India's junior women's hockey team has yet to qualify for the Junior Women's Hockey World Cup.

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According to reports, Raipur can host junior men's hockey in India. Chhattisgarh has shown interest in hosting it. In this regard, a round of talk has also been done between FIH President Dr. Narinder Batra and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. In the Junior Men's and Women's Hockey World Cup, the best young players from all over the world participate. This tournament is a chance to establish the best under-21 male and female hockey players from all over the world as a future star by showcasing their talent on the international stage. In the men's and women's Junior World Cup, 16-16 teams will compete for the title.

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