Indian Jr women’s hockey team to tour UK next month

India’s junior women’s hockey team will tour the United Kingdom from July 5 to 14 to play seven matches, including a couple of games against Scotland’s senior side.

The Indians will also play against England U-21, USA U-21, and Belgium U-21 sides.

The tour will be India’s first major international assignment under newly appointed coach Tim White of Australia and is an important part of its preparation for future international competitions.

The Indian team will begin the tour in Edinburgh, with two matches against the Scotland senior women’s team at the Peffermill Playing Fields, University of Edinburgh, on July 5 and 6.

They will then travel to Lilleshall, England, where to play five matches at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre.

India will face the United States U-21 on July 8 and 11, while take on England U-21 on July 9 and 12. The tour will conclude with a match against Belgium U-21 on July 14 July. Speaking about the tour, coach White said, “This tour presents a valuable opportunity for our players to gain exposure against quality international opposition and experience different styles of hockey. “Matches against world-class junior programmes as well as Scotland’s senior side will provide an excellent platform for learning and growth.