SportsPosted at: May 14 2026 4:13PM


Hockey: U-18 Men’s and Women’s national teams ready for Australia challenge

Bhopal, May 14(UNI) The Indian Men’s and Women’s U-18 Hockey Teams are set to take on Australia’s U-18 teams in a four-match series from May 15- 20 at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) SAI Central Centre in Bhopal.
The exposure tour will serve as a crucial preparatory assignment ahead of the Men’s and Women’s U-18 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Kakamigahara, Japan, from 29th May.
The upcoming series marks the first major international test for the young Indian squads, who were shortlisted based on their performances in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026 before being selected for the National Coaching Camp at SAI Bhopal.
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