# 30 teams set for Junior Women’s National Hockey in Pune 2026-08-12T03:54:49+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 begins Wednesday in Pune with 30 teams across three divisions. The tournament runs until August 23. Division A has 12 teams vying for the title, with relegation for the bottom two. Divisions B and C feature 10 and 8 teams respectively, with promotion and relegation at stake. The league stage starts August 16, quarterfinals on August 20, semifinals August 21, and final on August 23. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said the format gives young players competitive exposure and strengthens the domestic pathway. The Hindu reports that the division-based structure aims to provide a clear progression for teams across levels. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: 2026, Hockey India, Junior Women's National Hockey, promotion-relegation, Pune, women's hockey Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/30-teams-set-for-junior-womens-national-hockey-in-pune/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/30-teams-set-for-junior-womens-national-hockey-in-pune/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.