National Current Affairs
India Bags Historic Junior Hockey Bronze
- 13 Dec 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s Men’s Junior Hockey Team for winning the bronze medal at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025.
Key Points
- Historic Achievement: India won its first-ever bronze medal at the Junior World Cup and its first medal in the tournament since the gold medal in 2016.
- Bronze Medal Match: India produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Argentina 4–2 after trailing 0–2 in the bronze medal match.
- Tournament Final: Germany won its eighth Junior World Cup title by defeating Spain 3–2 in a shootout after a 1–1 draw in regulation time.
- National Inspiration: Prime Minister Modi said the team’s spirited performance would inspire countless young players across the country.
