The 14th edition of the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 concluded with Germany emerging as the champion, after defeating Spain in a dramatic 3–2 shoot-out victory following a 1–1 draw in regular time.
The prestigious event was hosted across two venues — the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai, and the Madurai International Hockey Stadium, Tamil Nadu — from 28 November to 10 December 2025.
India finished with the bronze medal, delivering a spectacular 4–2 comeback win against Argentina, marking another proud moment for Indian hockey.
Germany Wins FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025; India Bags Bronze
Germany Wins Eighth Junior Hockey World Cup Title
Germany once again demonstrated its dominance in men’s junior hockey, winning its 8th title, the most by any nation in tournament history.
The final saw thrilling defensive plays, fast-paced transitions, and intense penalty shoot-out drama.
Final Match Summary:
- Match: Germany vs Spain
- Full-time Score: 1–1
- Shoot-out Result: Germany won 3–2
With this victory, Germany extended its record as the most successful team in the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup.
India Secures Bronze Medal
India showcased incredible fighting spirit to win the bronze medal after trailing 0–2 against Argentina. The young Indian side scored four goals in the last 10 minutes, stunning the opposition.
Match Result: India 4–2 Argentina
Indian Goal Scorers:
- Ankit Pal – 49′
- Manmeet Singh – 52′
- Sharda Nand Tiwari – 57′
- Anmol Ekka – 58′
The comeback victory highlighted India’s depth in youth hockey and its bright future on the global stage.
India’s Previous Gold Medals:
- 🥇 2001
- 🥇 2016
Final Standings of FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
| Rank | Team | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Gold |
| 2 | Spain | Silver |
| 3 | India | Bronze |
Other Highlights
- Belgium Secured 5th Place, defeating the Netherlands 4–3 in a shoot-out after a thrilling 3–3 draw.
- Hugo Labouchere (Belgium) scored a hat-trick (18′, 30′, 58′).
Rewards by Hockey India:
- ₹5 lakh for each Indian player
- ₹2.5 lakh for each support staff member
These rewards were announced in recognition of India’s outstanding bronze medal performance.
About the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup
- Started: 1979
- Organizer: International Hockey Federation (FIH)
- Category: Under-21 tournament
- Frequency:
- Every four years until 2019
- Now biennial (every two years since 2021)
- Purpose: Provides a platform for young hockey players to develop and progress to senior international competitions.
About the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
- Full Name: Fédération Internationale de Hockey
- Founded: 1924
- Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
- President: Tayyab Ikram
- Function: Governs global hockey events, promotes the sport, and develops international hockey standards.
Exam-Oriented Key Facts
- Event: FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
- Edition: 14th
- Host Country: India
- Venues: Chennai & Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Dates: 28 November – 10 December 2025
- Winner: Germany
- Runner-up: Spain
- Bronze: India
- Final Score (Germany vs Spain): 1–1 (Germany won 3–2 in shoot-out)
- India’s Bronze Match Result: India 4–2 Argentina
- Germany’s Total Titles: 8 (most by any nation)
- FIH President: Tayyab Ikram
- FIH Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
- India’s Previous Golds: 2001, 2016
- Reward for Indian Players: ₹5 lakh each
Question & Answer
Q1. Which country won the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025?
(a) Spain
(b) Germany
(c) India
(d) Belgium
Answer: Germany
Q2. Where was the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 held?
(a) Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
(b) Chennai and Madurai
(c) New Delhi and Lucknow
(d) Kolkata and Patna
Answer: Chennai and Madurai
Q3. Which team won the bronze medal in the 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup?
(a) Spain
(b) Argentina
(c) India
(d) Belgium
Answer: India
Q4. How many Junior Hockey World Cup titles has Germany won so far?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Answer: 8
Q5. Who is the current President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH)?
(a) Narinder Batra
(b) Tayyab Ikram
(c) Dato Tayyab Singh
(d) Ricardo Azzaroni
Answer: Tayyab Ikram
Q6. What reward did Hockey India announce for each Indian player after the bronze win?
(a) ₹2 lakh
(b) ₹3 lakh
(c) ₹5 lakh
(d) ₹10 lakh
Answer: ₹5 lakh
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