Chennai, Dec. 11 -- Germany's 10th appearance in the final saw them winning their eighth title, when they defeated first-time finalists Spain and defended their crown at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai.

The 13-day event, which began on November 28 and was held in Chennai and Madurai as the two host cities, concluded with a fitting finale on Wednesday that was decided in a shootout.

The last day of the tournament also saw two-time winners India defeating Argentina in the third-place match to finish on the podium with a bronze medal.

Germany extended their record of Men's Junior World Cup title wins to eight by holding their nerves to first take the final against Spain to full-time at 1-1 and then win it ...