Rajgir, March 31 -- The stage is set for the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026, which will commence on April 1 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.

The 12-day tournament will witness participation from top emerging hockey talent across the country, competing across three competitive divisions, in a format that was introduced by Hockey India across national championships last year, according to a press release.

A total of 30 teams from across India will compete across Division 'A', Division 'B', and Division 'C', with promotion and relegation adding further intensity to the tournament. While Division 'A' teams will battle for the championship title, the top two teams from Divisions 'B' and 'C' will secure prom...