Divya Delhi : The Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship got underway in Gwalior on Wednesday, with 12 academy teams from across the country competing for top honours in one of India’s premier grassroots hockey tournaments. Organised by Hockey India, the championship aims to provide a competitive platform for emerging women hockey players to showcase their talent and gain valuable match experience. The participating teams have been divided into pools and will compete in league-stage matches before advancing to the knockout rounds. Officials said the tournament is an important part of Hockey India’s talent identification and player development programme, helping young athletes prepare for higher levels of national and international competition. Coaches and selectors will closely monitor performances throughout the championship to identify promising players for future training camps and national teams. The event is expected to feature high-quality competition and further strengthen the development of women’s hockey in India by nurturing the next generation of players.
