Hockey india jr women national

Hockey India Jr Women National: The 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 will take place in Pune, Maharashtra, starting on August 12. It will feature 30 teams from all over the country competing in a three-division format. The tournament runs until 23rd August, with teams vying for the national title as well as opportunities for promotion and relegation between divisions.

The championship includes Division ‘A’, Division ‘B’, and Division ‘C’, offering a clear pathway for teams to compete at their appropriate levels and advance in the national system. This division-based structure encourages teams to compete not just for the title but also for promotion to a higher division.

Hockey India president Dilip Kumar Tirkey said, “The Junior Women National Championship is an important platform for identifying and nurturing the next generation of Indian hockey talent. With teams competing across three divisions, the tournament will provide young players with valuable competitive exposure while strengthening the domestic pathway.”