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Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu: The Irish and Australian team arrived in India ahead of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025. Ireland was the first to reach Madurai, arriving on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, just before the Irish side, it was the Australian team who touched down in Chennai.

Ireland have been drawn in Pool A, where they will face Canada, Germany, and South Africa in the group stage. The Green Machine, as they are popularly known, open their campaign against Canada on November 28, before taking on South Africa on November 29 and concluding their pool fixtures against Germany on December 1.

Ireland have their task cut out from the get-go in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup. Speaking on the task ahead, coach Neville Rothman said, “This is my first time in Madurai, and the welcome has been unbelievable, truly something I will never forget. India’s hospitality is always special. Our preparations have gone well, the mood in the camp is excellent, and the boys are excited. We’re focused on putting forward the best version of ourselves.”