We examine the latest points table standings, results, schedule & streaming details from the 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, which saw India begin their title quest with a resounding 4-2 victory against South Korea
India, winners twice over, kicked off their FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 journey in Pool C with a 4-2 triumph against the Republic of Korea in Kuala Lumpur. Araijeet Singh Hundal (11’, 16’, 41’) secured the first hat-trick of this FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup edition, while Amandeep (29’) also contributed a goal for India. South Korea’s Dohyun Lim (38’) and Minkwon Kim (45’) pulled two goals back. On Thursday, India is set to face Spain in their second group match.
FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023 live points table today, schedule, date, time, results, score, fixtures list, live streaming telecast in India
Match no 1 ✅️
Victory ✅️#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 have secured a victory over Korea 🇰🇷 in their first match of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #RisingStars #JWCMalaysia2023 pic.twitter.com/ZezVVqkwbI— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 5, 2023
2023 Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup India vs Spain schedule, latest results, score, & updated standings
The Indian hockey team swiftly earned its initial penalty corner, skillfully converted by vice-captain Araijeet Singh Hundal in the 11th minute following several passes inside the circle. In the 16th minute, Boby Singh Dhami orchestrated a setup for Araijeet Singh Hundal with effective stickwork along the baseline, followed by a well-executed lob pass. Hundal capitalized on the opportunity from the front of the goal, doubling India’s lead with a field goal.
As South Korea intensified their ball movement, they secured their first penalty corner in the 29th minute. Nevertheless, India countered with a goal through Amandeep. In the third quarter, Dohyun Lim struck past the Indian goalkeeper from a tight angle, narrowing the score to 3-1. However, Hundal completed a hat-trick three minutes later, reestablishing India’s three-goal advantage.
In the final minute of the third quarter, Korea converted a penalty corner through Minkwon Kim. The final quarter witnessed both teams matching each other’s play, but neither managed to score. This win positions the Indian men’s hockey team second in the Pool C standings, trailing behind Spain, who earlier defeated Canada 7-0 on the same day. The top two teams from the group will advance to the quarter-finals.
we examine the Indian squad for this prestigious tournament:
- Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Ranvijay Singh Yadav
- Defenders: Sukhvinder, Amandeep Lakra, Rohit, Sunil JoJo, Amir Ali
- Midfielders: Vishnukant Singh, Poovanna CB, Rajinder Singh, Amandeep, Aditya Singh
- Forwards: Uttam Singh, Aditya Lalage, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Sudeep Chirmako, Boby Singh Dhami
- Reserves: Yogember Rawat, Sunit Lakra
Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2023: preliminary round standings & point table
Group A Point Table
| Position | Country | Games | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Malaysia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Chile | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group B Point Table
| Position | Country | Games | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group C Point Table
| Position | Country | Games | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Spain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | South Korea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Canada | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group D Point Table
| Position | Country | Games | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup: results & schedule
Pool A Games:
- 5 December 2023
16:00
Argentina 1–0 Australia
- 5 December 2023
20:00
Malaysia 7–1 Chile
- 6 December 2023
18:00
Australia v Chile
- 6 December 2023
20:00
Malaysia v Argentina
- 8 December 2023
18:00
Argentina v Chile
- 8 December 2023
20:00
Australia v Malaysia
Group B Games:
- 5 December 2023
09:00
France 3–1 Egypt
- 5 December 2023
11:00
Germany 5–3 South Africa
- 6 December 2023
14:00
South Africa v Egypt
- 6 December 2023
16:00
France v Germany
- 8 December 2023
09:00
South Africa v France
- 8 December 2023
11:00
Germany v Egypt
Pool C Games:
- 5 December 2023
14:00
Spain 7–0 Canada
- 5 December 2023
18:00
India 4–2 South Korea
- 7 December 2023
09:00
South Korea v Canada
- 7 December 2023
20:00
Spain v India
- 9 December 2023
09:00
South Korea v Spain
- 9 December 2023
18:00
India v Canada
Group D Games:
- 6 December 2023
09:00
Netherlands v Pakistan
- 6 December 2023
11:00
Belgium v New Zealand
- 7 December 2023
11:00
Pakistan v New Zealand
- 7 December 2023
18:00
Belgium v Netherlands
- 9 December 2023
11:00
Netherlands v New Zealand
- 9 December 2023
20:00
Pakistan v Belgium
When & Where to watch: live stream & telecast
Viewers have the opportunity to catch the live broadcast of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 on Jio Cinema. The hockey matches will be televised live on the Sports 18 HD TV channels in India. According to the official schedule, the match between India and Spain is set to commence at 5:30 PM IST on Thursday.