Bangladesh U-21 hockey team start World Cup preparations

The Bangladesh U-21 hockey team began preparations yesterday at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium for their historic debut in the Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, set for November 28 to December 10 in Tamil Nadu, India. This marks the first time a Bangladesh team will compete in a World Cup at any level. Guided by coach Mohammad Ashiquzzman, the squad is working on building cohesion ahead of the 24-team tournament. Drawn in Group F, Bangladesh will face France, Australia, and South Korea. They secured their spot by finishing fifth in last December's Men's AHF Asia Cup under former coach Moududur Rahman Shuvo.

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