Participating Teams

A total of 10 teams have been invited by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) for the Junior Asia Cup 2024. The top 5 teams from Asia – Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea – have received automatic qualification based on their final standings in the last Junior Asia Cup in 2023. The other 5 teams – China, Bangladesh, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Oman – qualified through the Men’s Junior AHF Qualification Tournament.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2024, every player must be under 21 years old. As per the rules, competitors must be under the age of 21 as of December 31 of the year before the tournament is held, meaning that participants must have been born after December 31, 2003.

Where and When to Watch?

The tournament will be held from 26th November to 4th December 2024, it will be live streamed on Asia Hockey Youtube Channel.

FAQs

What is the significance of the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024?
The tournament serves as the qualifier for the Men’s Junior World Cup 2024, making it crucial for teams aspiring to compete at the global level.

Which teams are participating?
The top 10 teams from Asia will compete, including Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China, Bangladesh, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Oman.

What are the age eligibility rules?
All players must be under 21 years old as of December 31 of the year before the tournament.

When will the tournament take place?
The tournament will run from 11 to 19 November 2024.

Where can I watch the matches?
The broadcasting details are yet to be announced. Keep an eye on our website and YouTube channel for updates!