Overview

• Pakistan will send its junior team to the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10, according to Hockey India.
• All 24 participating nations were asked to submit long lists; Hockey India says 23 have done so and Pakistan’s submission is still pending.
• Pakistan’s decision follows its withdrawal from the Asia Cup in Rajgir, which Hockey officials attributed to security concerns.
• FIH has confirmed Pakistan accepted a place in the 2025–26 Pro League, replacing New Zealand, and Hockey India says it will play Pakistan if fixtures require under the Olympic Charter.
• Organizers report Chennai is ready and a new turf in Madurai is nearing completion ahead of the tournament.