New Delhi: India will play against Pakistan in their opening match in the 5th Sultan of Johor Cup, which starts from October 11 at Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

India are the defending champions for the last 2 editions of the championship, which will have six teams fighting it out for the trophy. Slated to be played from October 11-18, the tournament will witness India, Australia, Great Britain, Argentina, Pakistan and Malaysia and will be played in Round Robin format. The inaugural match will be played against Argentina and Australia.

The India men junior team have been the title champions for the last two editions and the win this year will mark a hat-trick for the team. The team which is undergoing training under Coach Harendra Singh at Delhi, are working on team structure, coordination, passes and conversions which will help them put a strong fight during the tourney.

Speaking on the upcoming, Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad, Secretary General, Hockey India said, “It’s a very important tournament for us for two reasons. Firstly because we are aiming at continuing our winning streak and defend the title which the team has successfully done for the last two editions. Secondly the win here will help boost the team for the upcoming 8th Men’s Junior Asia Cup as they are vying for the Asian Champions title. This team is very ambitious in their targets and I am sure they go all out to achieve it. I am confident they will live upto their own expectations and come back victorious”.

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