This Thursday, the international pageant was drawn and will be held between 1 and 13 December at the Claudia Schüler Training and Skills Centre of the National Stadium Park. For the first time the tournament will have 24 selections, where the Junior Diablas will host.
The Junior Santiago 2025 Women's World Cup this Thursday the competition groups will have for the first time 24 selections. At the National Stadium Park, Chile Hockey hosted a ceremony with the presence of selected, national and international leaders and authorities.
The Junior diablas, Chilean selection Sub 21 directed by Alejandro Gómezwas paired in Group A in front of the last champion and number 1 of the ranking Netherlands, Japan and Malaysia, in one of the most attractive areas of the contest that is scheduled between the 1 and 13 December at the Claudia Schüler Training Center.
"Playing local is worth a lot, because we have the support of our close ones and because we can play friendly as the other selections come. We also know these very high-level facilities that have allowed us to bring these tournaments. It's impressive how hockey has grown in Chile," he said. Montserrat Araya, archer and captain of the Junior Diablas.
"It's nice to play against the Netherlands and I think the other two teams are even. The draw was hard at first, but then we got settled. The Sub 21 category is very similar, so it will be a nice show so that you can go a lot of people to see us," said the coach. Gomez after knowing the crosses for the initial stage.
Junior Santiago 2025 Women's World Cup Groups
The Junior Santiago 2025 Women's World Cup draw ceremony had the best 24 selections on the planet in six groups of four members. In the race for the title, The first six of each area and the best two seconds will be accessed to the final quarter.
The rest of the selections will remain in competition looking for secondary positions.
Group A: Netherlands, Japan, Chile and Malaysia
Group B: Argentina, Belgium, Zimbabwe and Wales
Group C: India, Germany, Ireland and Namibia
Group D: England, South Africa, China and Austria
Group E: Australia, Spain, Canada and Scotland.
Group F: United States, South Korea, New Zealand and Uruguay.
"This draw, the event, was magnificent of good level. To do so here at home for the first time talks about the confidence that the International Federation (IFH) has in us. In sports, it is a hard group, but Asian teams appear as more assailable in this category," said the president of Chile Hockey, Andrés de Witt.
