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India 1-5 Germany, FIH Junior Hockey World Cup: IND Lose Semi-Final, To Fight For Bronze

The Indian junior men's hockey team faced a 1-5 loss against defending champions Germany in the second semi-final of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 in Chennai on Sunday (December 7, 2025). Anmol Ekka (51') scored for India while Lukas Kossel (14', 30'), Titus Wex (15'), Jonas von Gersum (40') and Ben Hasbach (49') were the goalscorers for Germany. India will now play Argentina for the bronze medal on Wednesday, while Germany will take on Spain in the final. Spain had earlier defeated Argentina 2-1 in the first semi-final.

Germany players celebrate after the team won in the semi-final match against India in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Germany won the match 5-1. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
Indian player after Germany won 5-1 in the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Indian player after Germany won 5-1 in the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
India's Luwang Thounaojam Ingalemba (13) vies for the ball against Germany during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
India's Luwang Thounaojam Ingalemba (13) vies for the ball against Germany during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
India's Ali Amir (6) and Germany's Wehnert Johann (23) vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
India's Ali Amir (6) and Germany's Wehnert Johann (23) vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
India's Manmeet Singh (8) and Germany's Nahr Quirin (9) vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
India's Manmeet Singh (8) and Germany's Nahr Quirin (9) vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
Germany's Hasbach Ben (3) after scoring a goal against India during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Germany's Hasbach Ben (3) after scoring a goal against India during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
Germany's Enaux Jannik (8) vies for the ball against India during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Germany's Enaux Jannik (8) vies for the ball against India during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
Players of Germany (white) and India vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Players of Germany (white) and India vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
Players of India and Germany vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Players of India and Germany vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
Germany's Nahr Quirin (9) with teammates celebrates after scoring a goal against India during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Germany's Nahr Quirin (9) with teammates celebrates after scoring a goal against India during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
India's Bennur Sunil Palakshappa (17) and Germany's Hoffmann Lenn (5) vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
India's Bennur Sunil Palakshappa (17) and Germany's Hoffmann Lenn (5) vie for the ball during the semi-final match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R SenthilKumar
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