India’s junior men’s hockey schedule unveiled for Junior Asia Cup 2026

The Hockey India calendar for the Junior Asia Cup 2026 has been released, confirming that the Indian junior men’s team will train in Dalian, China, before moving to Moki for the tournament.

The Dalian camp runs from 23 August to 31 August and incorporates three practice matches against the Chinese junior squad on 28, 30 and 31 August. Daily training sessions will focus on skill work, set‑piece execution and tactical drills.

The tournament draw places India in Pool A with Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Indonesia. The group‑stage itinerary is as follows: - 5 September: India vs Indonesia (09:00 hrs) - 6 September: India vs Japan (11:00 hrs) - 8 September: India vs Korea (09:00 hrs) - 9 September: India vs Chinese Taipei (09:00 hrs)

The team’s preparation in Dalian is viewed as the final sharpening phase before the crucial matches in Moki.

Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the juniors aim to build on recent performances and contend for the title.