The bronze medal match of the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023 between India and Spain, originally scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm IST on Saturday, experienced a one-hour delay.
Hockey India confirmed that the postponement was due to heavy rainfall and made an announcement via X (formerly Twitter) stating, “Match has been delayed due to heavy rainfall. Match starts at 4:30 PM IST.”
The highly-anticipated match between the Indian and Spanish teams finally commenced at 4:30 pm IST in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
During the league stage of the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023, Spain emerged victorious over India with a score of 4-1. Their triumph secured them the top spot in the Pool C standings, having achieved victory in all their league-stage matches against India, Korea, and Canada, accumulating nine points from three games. In contrast, India secured the second position with six points from three games, securing wins against Korea and Canada, but suffering a defeat against Spain in their only league-stage match.
In the semi-finals, India suffered a 4-1 loss to Germany, while Spain endured a 3-1 defeat against France. Consequently, both teams aimed to conclude their campaign with a bronze medal.
For those interested in watching the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023 bronze medal match between India and Spain, live coverage is available on JioCinema in India. Additionally, fans can tune into Sports18 3 and Sports18 1 HD on television to actively support the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team.
Live-Streaming:
JioCinema
TV:
Sports18 3, and Sports18 1 HD
Upcoming Tournament
With India and Spain vying for the bronze medal, the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023 anticipates an intense and exciting competition. As the junior teams battle it out for victory, fans can look forward to an exhilarating display of skill and determination.