The 4th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 kicks off in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, with 15 academies participating from across the country. The tournament, spanning nine days, will conclude on August 3, with top teams from each pool advancing to compete for the championship title.
Teams are divided into four pools for the tournament. Pool A includes Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy, Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society, and Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat. Pool B consists of Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa’s Kolkata, Raja Karan Hockey Academy, R K Roy Hockey Academy, and Mumbai Schools Sports Association.
In Pool C, teams such as Anantapur Sports Academy, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, and Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy will compete. Pool D features Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, and Cheema Hockey Academy.
During the league stage, teams will play round-robin fixtures within their pools, earning points based on wins, draws, or losses. The top-ranked team from each pool will progress to the semi-finals on August 2, followed by the third-place play-off and the final on August 3.
Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey expressed excitement for the championship, emphasizing the importance of providing young players with exposure and competitive experience. Secretary general Bola Nath Singh commended the growth of women’s hockey grassroots pipeline, crediting the hard work of academies and coaches in nurturing young talent.
