Juniors will look to emulate senior team’s Tokyo glory
The Hindu
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Riding the wave of enthusiasm following the senior team’s Tokyo Olympics glory, defending champion India looks forward to giving a memorable performance in the men’s hockey Junior World Cup starting at the iconic Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday.
With the pandemic casting its spell and making it a spectator-free event, the Odisha Government has put in place robust COVID measures — including regular testing and tracking and maintaining a strict bio-bubble for the teams — to deliver a safe JWC.
Without adequate knowledge about the opponents due to the lack of exposure, the teams are keen to make the most of the experience.
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