New Delhi, June 17: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is gearing up for an exposure tour in the United Kingdom from July 5 to July 14. During this tour, the team will compete in a total of seven matches against Scotland’s senior women’s team, England’s Under-21 team, the United States Under-21 team, and Belgium’s Under-21 team.
The tour will kick off in Edinburgh, Scotland, where the team will play two matches against the Scotland senior women’s team on July 5 and 6 at the University of Edinburgh’s Peffermill Playing Fields. Following this, the team will head to Lilleshall, England, to participate in five additional matches.
India will face the United States Under-21 team, with matches scheduled against England’s Under-21 team on July 9 and 12. The tour will conclude on July 14 with a match against Belgium’s Under-21 team.
This tour marks the first significant international assignment for the newly appointed coach, Tim White. It is a crucial part of the team’s preparations for various upcoming international competitions.
Coach Tim White stated, “This tour presents a fantastic opportunity for our players to compete against top international teams and experience different styles of hockey. Matches against a world-class junior program and Scotland’s senior team will provide an excellent platform for learning and growth. As a group, we are focused on continuing player development and strengthening the foundation necessary to compete at the highest level. Such tours are essential for young athletes to adapt to international standards, boost their confidence, and develop game understanding in challenging situations. This experience will also be vital for players aiming to transition to the senior national team in the future. We look forward to a successful tour and maximizing the benefits of each match.”
India’s UK tour schedule is as follows:
– July 5: India Under-21 vs. Scotland Senior Women’s Team (Edinburgh)
– July 6: India Under-21 vs. Scotland Senior Women’s Team (Edinburgh)
– July 8: India Under-21 vs. United States Under-21 (Lilleshall)
– July 9: India Under-21 vs. England Under-21 (Lilleshall)
– July 11: India Under-21 vs. United States Under-21 (Lilleshall)
– July 12: India Under-21 vs. England Under-21 (Lilleshall)
– July 14: India Under-21 vs. Belgium Under-21 (Lilleshall)
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