Gurugram, Nov. 16 -- As India hosts the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, former India captain Sardar Singh said the tournament is a major opportunity for the country's rising stars to showcase their talent on home soil. Speaking at the Rabindranath World School Sports Meet at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurugram, Sardar shared insights on India's growing hockey culture and the junior team's readiness, as per a release from Hockey India.

Reflecting on India's evolving hockey landscape, Sardar said, "Indian hockey has grown tremendously in the last 10 years. Hosting major tournaments at home helps juniors watch elite hockey live, learn from it, and feel connected to the sport's strong cult...