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NEW DELHI, May 24: India will aim to qualify for this year's World Cup when they begin the defence of their title against Chinese Taipei in the Men's Junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday. The tournament, while being a platform for young players in the continent to showcase their skills, is also important as the top-three finishers will qualify for the Junior World Cup, scheduled in Malaysia in December this year.
India is the most successful side in the event alongside Pakistan with both countries having lifted the trophy three times each. India have been grouped in Pool A along with Pakistan, Japan, Thailand and Chinese Taipei, while Pool B comprises hosts Oman, Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.
Captain Uttam Singh said playing against the senior India team in Bengaluru had prepared them well for the tournament.
"Junior Asia Cup is a big opportunity for us to prove our mettle and implement everything that we have worked on during training sessions.
As per the tournament format, the top-two teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals. The two finalists and the bronze medallist will qualify for the Junior World Cup in Malaysia.
However, if Malaysia, who have already qualified for the prestigious quadrennial event by virtue of being the hosts, enters the semi-finals of the Junior Asia Cup, then all the other three teams making it to the last-four of the tournament will gain entry into the marquee event in December. India will play their second Pool game against Japan on May 25, followed by the match against Pakistan on
May 27. They will play their last pool game against Thailand on May 28. |
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