15th Hockey Men's National Championship 2025 to be Held in Jhansi
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Championship Name | 15th Hockey Men's National Championship 2025 |
| Dates | 4 to 15 April 2025 |
| Venue | Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Format | Division-based format (same as Senior Women's National Championship) |
| Divisions | Division A, Division B, Division C |
| Teams | 30 teams participating |
| Division A | Highest level, competing for the championship title |
| Division B | Teams aim for promotion to Division A |
| Division C | Teams fight for a place in Division B |
| Major Dhyan Chand | Field hockey player (1926-1949) |
| Olympic Achievements | Three-time Olympic gold medalist (1928, 1932, 1936) |
| Nickname | 'Hockey Wizard' |
| Contribution | Along with brother Roop Singh, known as the 'Hockey Twins' |
| Captaincy | Honoured with captaincy of the Indian team in 1934 |
| Retirement | Retired from the Army as a Major in 1956 |
| Awards | Awarded Padma Bhushan |
| National Sports Day | Celebrated on 29 August (birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand) |