Junior Hockey WC Semifinal: India Faces Germany, Must Raise Game

• India will play seven-time champions Germany in the Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 semifinal.
• India aims to reclaim the title after nine years, having last won in 2016.
• India advanced to the semifinal after a tough 4-3 shootout win against Belgium in the quarterfinal.
• Coach PR Sreejesh highlighted the need for India to improve scoring, defense, and manage pressure against Germany.
• Both India and Germany secured their semifinal spots through shootouts after drawing their quarterfinal matches.

Why It Matters: India's semifinal against Germany is a crucial test for their Junior Hockey World Cup title hopes.