Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament (Under-17)
by Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society
National-level Under-17 hockey exposure
Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament (Under-17) is a competition by Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹1,000
Duration
1 to 2 weeks
Format
Team · Teams of 18
Time needed
Full match-day commitment during the tournament window
Key dates
- Competition
- 1 Nov 2026 to 12 Nov 2026
Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi, Delhi
About this opportunity
The Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament is an invitational Under-17 boys hockey competition organised by the Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society in New Delhi. The tournament is part of the wider Nehru Hockey legacy that began in 1951 in memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Teams are drawn from Indian state hockey associations, Sports Authority of India centres, public sector units and recognised hockey academies across the country. Matches are typically played on the synthetic turfs at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and the National Stadium in New Delhi.
The tournament follows a knockout or league-cum-knockout format over one to two weeks, giving young players competitive exposure against the best junior sides in India. Officiating is done by panel umpires recognised by Hockey India.
The event is a recognised scouting platform for junior India camps, and many past participants have progressed to state senior squads and the Indian junior national team.
Eligibility
- Age range
- to 17 years
- Gender
- male only
- Location
- Nationwide
Boys Under-17. Open to teams nominated by state hockey associations, Sports Authority of India centres, public sector units and recognised hockey academies across India. Entry is by invitation or association nomination, not direct individual entry.
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Trophies and individual awards
Certificate
Participation certificate
Recognition
National-level junior hockey recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Junior edition of the Nehru Hockey Tournament legacy that began in 1951
- Played on the historic turfs of the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and the National Stadium
- Brings together state, SAI, PSU and academy teams in one invitational draw
Rounds & format
Teams reach the Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament through a state-level qualifying process: the state Director of Education or Sports sponsors the champion school team of the state, and may additionally sponsor a sports school or academy team on the same terms, for entry into the national draw. Once nominated teams are confirmed, the tournament in New Delhi is played over a league-cum-knockout format across the tournament window, with fixtures and results following FIH and Hockey India regulations. The knockout stage decides the champion, with officiating handled by panel umpires recognised by Hockey India.
How entries are judged
Match results decided as per FIH and Hockey India rules; individual awards based on tournament performance
Selection process
Teams enter the tournament only through invitational nomination by a recognised sponsoring body: the state Director of Education or Sports, a Sports Authority of India centre, a public sector unit or an approved hockey academy. Each nominated squad carries 16 to 18 players, whose entry form and bio-data must be countersigned by the sponsoring authority. On arrival at the venue, every player is screened by the tournament's Medical Committee against the submitted age proof, and any player found to be overage is disqualified from the tournament.
How to apply
- 1Team is nominated by the state hockey association, SAI centre, PSU or academy
- 2Nominating body submits the entry form and player list to the Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society
- 3Players furnish age proof and eligibility documents as required
- 4Confirmed teams report to New Delhi for the tournament fixtures
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The registration fee for the Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament (Under-17) is Rs. 1,000 per team.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament (Under-17) free?
No. The registration fee is ₹1,000.
Who can participate in Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament (Under-17)?
Children aged undefined to 17. Male students only.
What will my child gain from Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament (Under-17)?
Competitive Under-17 matches against top junior teams from across India. Exposure on national turfs at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and the National Stadium, New Delhi. Visibility for selection into state senior squads and the Indian junior camps. Trophies and individual awards for winners, runners-up and standout players. Participation certificates from the Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society.
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