Hockey Masters Cup 2025: Odisha Claim Women's Title, Tamil Nadu Bag Men's Honours
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Odisha women got the better of Punjab, while Tamil Nadu beat Maharashtra in the men's summit clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu clinched the women's and men's inaugural Hockey Masters Cup 2025 on Friday.
Odisha women got the better of Punjab, while Tamil Nadu beat Maharashtra in the men's summit clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Hockey Haryana secured the bronze medal in the women's category by defeating the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, while Hockey Chandigarh triumphed over the Hockey Association of Odisha in the men's category to finish on the podium.
In the women's final, the Hockey Association of Odisha narrowly defeated Hockey Punjab 1-0 to claim the championship. Both teams displayed determination and commitment, remaining goalless in the first half. However, Ranjita Beck showcased her skill once again by breaking through Hockey Punjab's strong defence and scoring the decisive goal that secured the trophy.
In the men's category, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu defeated Hockey Maharashtra 5-0 to win the title. Despite a goalless first half, Muthuselvan D, Sudharsan S, Govthaman, Thamaraikannan, and Ramadoss V scored at regular intervals in the latter half, clinching the championship.
In the women's bronze medal match, Hockey Haryana edged out the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 4-3 in a closely contested game. Saumya scored twice for the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, with Captain Mecklish James adding another goal. For Hockey Haryana, Monorama Goswami and Chingshubam Sanggai Ibemhal both scored two goals each, securing the bronze medal.
In the men's bronze medal match, Hockey Chandigarh defeated the Hockey Association of Odisha 2-1. Ravinder Singh scored first for Hockey Chandigarh. Ladhu Ekka equalised for Odisha just before the end of the third quarter. In a tightly contested match, Harvinder Singh scored the decisive goal, helping Hockey Chandigarh secure the bronze medal.
(With Inputs From IANS)
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June 27, 2025, 23:45 IST
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