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India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Odisha, Jharkhand storm into Division A final at Sub Junior Women National Championship
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 12 (ANI): As the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 - Division 'A' reaches its final stage, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Jharkhand won their respective semi-final matches on Saturday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to storm into the final. In the first semi-final match, Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Haryana 1-0. Sudipa Baa (45') proved to be a difference maker in the game as she surpassed the strong defence of Hockey Haryana and netted the only goal for Hockey Association of Odisha to confirm their berth in the Final. In the second semi-final match, Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Mizoram 1-0. Jirn Soy Munda (26) shone bright after scoring the deciding goal of the match and paving the way for Hockey Jharkhand in the final to compete against Hockey Association of Odisha for the title. Earlier in the tournament, the Hockey Association of Odisha delivered a dominant display, brushing aside the Hockey Association of Bihar with a 5-0 victory. Ashika Samad (10') opened the scoring through a penalty corner, followed by field goals from Priyanka Minz (14') and Eleena Burh (26') in the first half. The onslaught continued in the second half as Gita Lakra (33') converted another penalty corner, and Sweety Kujur (37') added a field goal to seal an emphatic win. On the other hand, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh played out a gripping 1-1 draw in regulation time. Nousheen Naz (33') put Madhya Pradesh in front, but Jharkhand's Sugan Sanga (44') responded by converting a penalty corner to level the scores. The deadlock persisted, sending the match into a tense shootout. In the shootout, Jharkhand edged past Madhya Pradesh 5-4, with successful conversions from Ankita Lakra, Shruti Kumari, Sugan Sanga, Pushpa Manjhi, and Sewani Kerketta. Madhya Pradesh converted four of their five attempts through Nousheen Naz, Priyanshi Kshetre, Nammi Geethasri, and Keshar Bhabar, but a crucial miss by Tanvi proved costly. (ANI)
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Quarter-Final Results: 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): The quarter-finals of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 unfolded in a dramatic way at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Thursday. The day featured intense competition as Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Mizoram, and Hockey Jharkhand secured their spots in the Semi-Finals with commanding performances and high-pressure finishes, as per a press release from Hockey India. In the first Quarter-Final, Hockey Haryana edged out Uttar Pradesh Hockey 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter. Manjinder (9') scored the decisive goal early in the match. Despite several promising circle entries and as many as seven penalty corners, Uttar Pradesh failed to find an equaliser, thanks to Haryana's resolute defence. The second Quarter-Final saw a dominant display from the Hockey Association of Odisha, who brushed aside the Hockey Association of Bihar with a 5-0 victory. Ashika Samad (10') opened the scoring through a penalty corner, followed by field goals from Priyanka Minz (14') and Eleena Burh (26') in the first half. The onslaught continued in the second half as Gita Lakra (33') converted another penalty corner, and Sweety Kujur (37') added a field goal to seal an emphatic win. In the third Quarter-Final, Hockey Mizoram comfortably beat Hockey Punjab 4-0. Mizoram captain Vanlalrinhlui led from the front with a brace (19', 47'), while Lalruatsiami C (41') and Lalvenpuii (57') added one goal each to complete the rout and book Mizoram's place in the Semi-Finals. The fourth and final Quarter-Final provided the most dramatic finish of the day as Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh played out a gripping 1-1 draw in regulation time. Nousheen Naz (33') put Madhya Pradesh in front, but Jharkhand's Sugan Sanga (44') responded by converting a penalty corner to level the scores. The deadlock persisted, sending the match into a tense shootout. In the shootout, Jharkhand edged past Madhya Pradesh 5-4, with successful conversions from Ankita Lakra, Shruti Kumari, Sugan Sanga, Pushpa Manjhi, and Sewani Kerketta. Madhya Pradesh converted four of their five attempts through Nousheen Naz, Priyanshi Kshetre, Nammi Geethasri, and Keshar Bhabar, but a crucial miss by Tanvi proved costly. With this, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Mizoram, and Hockey Jharkhand march into the Semi-Finals, scheduled to take place on July 12. Haryana will take on Odisha, while Mizoram will lock horns with Jharkhand in the Semi-Finals. (ANI)
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Mizoram, Odisha, MP, Jharkhand, TN, Manipur register wins on Day 5 of Sub Junior Women National Championship
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): The fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium saw Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Jharkhand secure victories in their Division 'A' fixtures while Manipur Hockey emerged victorious in Division 'B' fixtures. In the first Division 'A' clash of the day, Hockey Mizoram defeated the Hockey Association of Bihar, 11-0. Leading Hockey Mizoram, Vanlalrinhlui (9', 24', 25', 29', 33', 37') was unstoppable as she accounted for six goals, including the opener. Esther Lalremruati (35', 58', 60') also netted a second-half hat-trick after C Lalruatsiami (11') and K Vanlalpeki (15') chipped in with first-quarter goals to set the tone for a comprehensive victory. Another Division 'A' clash saw Hockey Association of Odisha defeat Hockey Punjab, 3-1. Sweety Kujur (15',30', 59') scored three goals to give Odisha the victory. Meanwhile, Navjot Kaur (54') gave Punjab brief hope with a late goal, but it was in vain, as per a press release from Hockey India. Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Chandigarh, 12-0, in an afternoon Division 'A' clash. Nausheen Naz (8', 9', 17', 44', 44', 53', 58') was the star for Madhya Pradesh with a tally of seven goals. Sajeda Begum (11') and Hirva Purohit (14') also registered early goals before contributions from Sudipta Kindo (26'), Keshar Bhabar (48') and Aqsa Khan (57') completed a comfortable victory. The last Division 'A' encounter of the day saw Hockey Jharkhand defeat Hockey Andhra Pradesh 4-0. Sewani Kerketta's (18', 28') brace put Jharkhand in a strong position before half-time. Sugan Sanga (44') then added a third goal followed by a late goal from Pushpa Manjhi (53') to wrap up the win. In Division 'B', Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Bengal shared points following a goalless draw. Manipur Hockey defeated Hockey Uttarakhand 4-2. Jerina Chongtham (8') gave Manipur the lead followed by a brace from Huidrom Bidyaluxmi Devi (37', 57') and a late goal from Charoibam Juli Devi (60'). For Hockey Uttarakhand, Captain Mansi Katariya continued her form with a consolation brace (31', 49'). (ANI)
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Odisha, Tamil Nadu crowned champions of First Hockey India Masters Cup 2025
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 27 (ANI): Hockey Association of Odisha (Women) and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (Men) were crowned champions of the first Hockey India Masters Cup 2025. They defeated Hockey Punjab (Women) and Hockey Maharashtra (Men) respectively, at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Hockey Haryana won the bronze medal match in the women's category after defeating the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu. Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Association of Odisha in the men's category to finish their campaign on the podium, as per the press release from Hockey India. Hockey Association of Odisha narrowly defeated Hockey Punjab 1-0 in the final match to become the champions. Both the teams displayed grit and commitment and remained goalless in the first-half. But it was Ranjita Beck (34') who proved her mettle once again in the tournament to take the ball past the strong defence of Hockey Punjab and scored the match-winning goal of the match to lift the trophy. In the men's category, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu defeated Hockey Maharashtra 5-0 to lift the trophy. After both the teams playing goalless draw most of the first-half, Muthuselvan D (30'), Sudharsan S (34'), Govthaman (36'), Thamaraikannan (40') and Ramadoss V (52') scored five goals on regular intervals in the latter half of the game to clinch the title from Hockey Maharashtra. In the Bronze medal match of the women's category, Hockey Haryana defeated Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 4-3 in a closely contested game. Saumya (40', 48') scored a brace for the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, joined by Captain Mecklish James (5'), who also scored one goal. On the other side for Hockey Haryana, both Monorama Goswami (19', 56') and Chingshubam Sanggai Ibemhal (22', 34') scored a couple of goals each to take the game away from Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and finished their campaign on the podium with the Bronze medal. Also, in the Bronze medal match of the men's category, Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Association of Odisha 2-1. Ravinder Singh (26') opened the goal count on the scoreboard for Hockey Chandigarh. In response, Ladhu Ekka (44') played an equaliser right before the end of the third quarter. Both teams were playing neck-to-neck, giving it their all, but it was Hockey Chandigarh who proved out to be the better one as Harvinder Singh (52') scored another one to make the difference and help his team win the bronze medal. (ANI)
News18
27-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Hockey Masters Cup 2025: Odisha Claim Women's Title, Tamil Nadu Bag Men's Honours
Last Updated: 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) First Published: June 27, 2025, 23:45 IST
