Sultan of Johor Cup: Indian Junior Men’s Hockey team to begin its campaign against Japan

By  News On Air   Oct 19, 2024

In Hockey, the Indian Junior Men’s team will begin its campaign against Japan in the 12th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia today. The match is scheduled to start at 1:35 pm Indian Standard Time. PR Sreejesh will take charge as Head Coach with defender Amir Ali serving as Captain and Rohit named as his deputy.

India will take on Great Britain on 20th of this month, Malaysia on 22nd, followed by a match with Australia on 23rd. In the last group stage match, on 25th of this month, India will lock horns with New Zealand. The Sultan of Johor Cup was founded in 2011, India and Great Britain became the first teams to win the title thrice.