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The Indian junior squad travels from Bengaluru to China for a intensive camp, faces China in practice matches, and prepares for its first competitive game against Indonesia on 5 September.
The Malaysian under‑21 men's hockey squad landed in Bengaluru on 2 August 2026, beginning an eight‑match exposure tour that will feature five clashes with the Indian Junior Men's Team and three against the SAI side, all part of preparations for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup.
Ahead of the Junior Asia Cup, the Indian U‑21 side will host Malaysia's U‑21 squad in a week‑long series, using the fixtures to sharpen tactics and evaluate players under coach Frederic Soyez.
The squad left Bengaluru on July 5 for a two‑week Belgium stint, facing Austria, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands in matches that run until July 17.
Hockey India announced the hiring of Frederic Soyez as head coach of the junior men's side, ending PR Sreejesh's tenure and raising questions about foreign leadership in Indian sport.