China will be making their debut at the Junior World Cup and aim to make a strong impression in their first appearance by putting their best foot forward. Placed in Pool C alongside Japan, New Zealand, and Argentina, China will open their campaign on November 28 against New Zealand in Chennai, aiming to start their historic journey on a positive note.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on their arrival, China coach Yongxin Cui said, \u201cIt\u2019s our first time in this tournament, so we are honoured to be here, and it\u2019s also proof that we as a nation are growing in hockey. We want to focus on the present and take it one game at a time, and we will try to give our best in every match. We want our players to treasure every opportunity they get, regardless of the result, as we focus on process more than results.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A whole lot of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament, as Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand arrived in Chennai. Furthermore, on Tuesday, Japan and Chile arrived in Chennai, while Spain and Austria touched down in Madurai to kick-start their final preparations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on their arrival, China coach Yongxin Cui said, \u201cIt\u2019s our first time in this tournament, so we are honoured to be here, and it\u2019s also proof that we as a nation are growing in hockey. We want to focus on the present and take it one game at a time, and we will try to give our best in every match. We want our players to treasure every opportunity they get, regardless of the result, as we focus on process more than results.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hosts India are in Pool A, alongside Chile, Oman, and Switzerland. India will begin their campaign against Chile on November 28 in Chennai, followed by matches against Oman on November 29 and Switzerland on December 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n