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India Gazette
06-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Day-4 Results: 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): The fourth day of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 saw Assam Hockey and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir register victories in their respective Division 'C' matches at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium on Sunday. With their wins, Division 'C' matches of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 came to an end with Hockey Himachal from Pool A and Assam Hockey from Pool B being promoted to Division 'B' after topping their respective pools, as per a press release from Hockey India. Ritika Tigga (3', 14', 58'), Jyoshna Ekka (9, 52'), and Captain Roshni Burh's (54') impressive performances helped Assam Hockey secure a victory over Telangana Hockey, who despite Anu Kumari (46') and A Varshitha's (22') valiant efforts were not able to turn the match in their favour. In the second Division 'C' match of the day, Goans Hockey, despite an early goal by Vaydande Bhumika Bhima (5') were not able to hold their lead for long and lost 1-4 to Hockey Jammu & Kashmir with Akshra Dutta (9', 46') Kumari Shivani (23') and Maniksha Devi (59') scoring for the winning team. Meanwhile in Division 'B' matches, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Manipur Hockey and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey registered victories against Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Karnataka and Kerala Hockey respectively. After goalless first half, Chhattisgarh Hockey's Dubee Rawat (36') opened the scoreboard in the 36th minute and was soon followed by teammate Shyamlee Ray (43') who gave the team with their second goal. Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu tried to make a comeback in the final Quarter but despite captain Jovina Defny Mj (59') valiant effort were not able to save the game and lost 2-1. In the next match between Manipur Hockey and Hockey Karnataka, Manipur's Huidrom Bidyaluxmi Devi (56', 56') scored two back-to-back goals within a minute to secure a victory for Manipur Hockey in the final Quarter. Meanwhile, in the final match of the day, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey had a dominating 6-1 victory over Kerala Hockey with Manshi Yadav (6'), Riya Gaud (19'), Divya (10'), Mansi Saroj (23', 60') and Princi Yadav (47') scoring for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey and Kerala Hockey's solitary goal being scored by Shalini Mungamuri (34'). (ANI)
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Sub-Jr Women Nationals: Assam, J&K register big wins on Day 4
The fourth day of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 saw Assam Hockey and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir register victories in their respective Division 'C' matches at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium. With their wins, Division 'C' matches of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 came to an end with Hockey Himachal from Pool A and Assam Hockey from Pool B being promoted to Division 'B' after topping their respective pools. Ritika Tigga (3', 14', 58'), Jyoshna Ekka (9, 52') and captain Roshni Burh's (54') impressive performances helped Assam Hockey secure a victory over Telangana Hockey, who despite Anu Kumari (46') and A Varshitha's (22') valiant efforts were not able to turn the match in their favour. In the second Division 'C' match of the day, Goans Hockey, despite an early goal by Vaydande Bhumika Bhima (5') were not able to hold their lead for long and lost 1-4 to Hockey Jammu & Kashmir with Akshra Dutta (9', 46') Kumari Shivani (23') and Maniksha Devi (59') scoring for the winning team. Meanwhile, in Division 'B' matches, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Manipur Hockey and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey registered victories against Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Karnataka and Kerala Hockey respectively. After a goalless first half, Chhattisgarh Hockey's Dubee Rawat (36') opened the scoreboard in the 36th minute and was soon followed by teammate Shyamlee Ray (43') who gave the team their second goal. Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu tried to make a comeback in the final quarter but despite captain Jovina Defny Mj (59') valiant effort she was not able to save the game and lost 2-1. Next match between Manipur Hockey and Hockey Karnataka, Manipur's Huidrom Bidyaluxmi Devi (56', 56') scored two back-to-back goals within a minute to secure a victory for Manipur Hockey in the final quarter. Meanwhile, in the final match of the day, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey had a dominating 6-1 victory over Kerala Hockey with Manshi Yadav (6'), Riya Gaud (19'), Divya (10'), Mansi Saroj (23', 60') and Princi Yadav (47') scoring for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey and Kerala Hockey's solitary goal being scored by Shalini Mungamuri (34').
United News of India
23-06-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Hockey India celebrates 77th Olympic Day with member units across the country
New Delhi, June 23 (UNI) Hockey India and its member units celebrated the 77th Olympic Day by hosting various sporting events and activities across the country. The events included friendly tournaments, exhibition matches, fitness and training sessions, poster-making and quiz competitions, as well as plantation drives to promote the Olympic values of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Through these activities, Hockey India aims to bring together people from diverse backgrounds and provide a platform to highlight the significance of fitness and sports—encouraging individuals to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives, regardless of age, gender, background, or community. Several member units, including Assam Hockey, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Hockey Arunachal, Hockey Mizoram, Chhattisgarh Hockey, and Hockey Jharkhand organised exhibition matches, while Goans Hockey and the Hockey Association of Odisha held hockey tournaments. Assam Hockey, the Hockey Association of Odisha, and Chhattisgarh Hockey also hosted poster-making and essay-writing competitions, while Hockey Mizoram organised a tree plantation drive. Odisha's Naval Tata Hockey Academy hosted a special lunch with Olympians and conducted quiz competitions as part of the Olympic Day celebrations. Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23, commemorating the birth of the modern Olympic Games, which began on 23 June 1894 in Paris. The primary objective of Olympic Day is to encourage global participation in sports, regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. Since 2023, Olympic Day celebrations have aligned with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Let's Move initiative, which aims to promote physical activity and encourage people to move more every day. Speaking about the significance of Olympic Day and the positive message it spreads, Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey said, 'Every year on 23 June, our member units come together to show their remarkable dedication to the global Olympic movement and their love for hockey. Through these wide-ranging activities, they not only promote fitness and unity but also reflect the true spirit of Olympic Day, which champions inclusivity across all ages, genders, and abilities.' UNI BM
