Iconic jallikattu

Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu: In a vibrant cultural showcase during the ongoing FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, international teams staying in Madurai travelled to witness Tamil Nadu’s famed traditional sport - Jallikattu - at the Kalaignar Centenary Jaikattu Arena.

Teams including Canada, Namibia, Egypt, Austria, China, Bangladesh, Korea, Oman, and tournament officials arrived throughout the morning for the special visit, experiencing South India’s most cherished and indigenous sporting traditions firsthand. Present on the august occasion to greet and interact with the teams was P. Moorthy, Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration, Government of Tamil Nadu.