Pakistan: Here is Pakistan’s schedule for Junior Hockey World Cup 2023

KARACHI: The schedule for this year’s Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup was officially announced today by FIH during a ceremony in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Pakistan have been placed in Group D alongside the Netherlands, Belgium and New Zealand.

“It is a great opportunity for all the Pakistan hockey team players to show their potential and skills and play for the coutnry. We are looking forward to play a good competition at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023. Wishing all the other teams a good luck and see you there,” said Pakistan’s Abdul Hanan Shahid.

Meanwhile, hosts Malaysia have been placed in Group A with Argentina, Australia, and Chile, while Germany, France, South Africa, and Egypt are in Group B. India, Spain, Korea, and Canada are in Group C.

The pools were established on the basis of the very first FIH Junior Hockey World Rankings.

The 16 teams will compete for the title from December 5-16 at the National Hockey Stadium Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals.

“Another highlight of today’s ceremony was the introduction of the event’s official logo. The green colour of the logo was chosen as the main colour in the production of the design as a symbol of love for the environment as well as highlighting elements of the Hibiscus, the National Flower and the Hornbill which is the pride of Malaysians,” the FIH said in a press release.

“The magnificent skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Merdeka 118, which is the second-tallest tower in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC), as well as the Kuala Lumpur Tower, were also incorporated in the design of the official logo, which helped the world get to know Malaysia better.

“Additionally, the Putrajaya Bridge, a representation of the grandeur of the city, is a significant component that is highlighted in the design. It is generally known that Putrajaya serves as the administrative hub for the Malaysian government, housing all of the country’s ministries and departments.”