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India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Hockey Jharkhand crowned champions of 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 Division 'A'
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 14 (ANI): Hockey Jharkhand was crowned as the Champions of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 - Division 'A' after defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 1-0 in the final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Hockey Haryana secured the bronze medal after defeating Hockey Mizoram 3-3 (shoot out 5-4) in the 3rd/4th position match. In the final match, Hockey Jharkhand won 1-0 against the Hockey Association of Odisha. Both teams played distinctly and prevented each other from scoring with strong defence skills, but it was Jirn Soy Munda (27') who paved the way for Hockey Jharkhand to lift the trophy after netting the only goal of the match on their home soil. In the 3rd/4th Place match between Hockey Haryana and Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Haryana secured the third place and won the Bronze medal after defeating Hockey Mizoram 3-3 (SO 5-4) in a nail-biting thriller. K Vanlalpeki (9') opened the goal count on the scoreboard for Hockey Mizoram, but captain Bhavya (19'), Durga (27') and Manjinder (30') soon took the lead for Hockey Haryana to push Hockey Mizoram on the backfoot throughout most of the game. Hockey Mizoram tried hard but couldn't convert the opportunities against the strong defence of Hockey Haryana until the very last minute, where Laldinpuli's (60', 60') heroics helped Hockey Mizoram end the match with a draw as the final whistle was blown, as she scored two back-to-back goals. In the shoot-out, again, it was a neck-to-neck competition between both teams. Captain Bhavya, Manjinder, Neeshu, Radhika and Harshita scored for Hockey Haryana in all five chances that they got. On the other hand, Laldinpuli, K Vanlalpeki, C Lalruatsiami and Lalnunfeli could only score out of their five chances and fell short in a closely contested game. Hockey Haryana's Goalkeeper Saina's match-winning save in the shootout stood out as a difference maker and helped her side end their campaign on the podium. (ANI)
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
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 to start in Ranchi from July 3
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 is set to begin on July 3 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The tournament will run until July 14 and will follow the newly-introduced division-based format--first implemented earlier this year during the Senior Men and Women's National Championships. This year's edition will feature 28 teams divided into three divisions--Division A, Division B, and Division C--introducing an added competitive edge with promotion and relegation at stake, as per a press release from Hockey India. Division A, comprising the top 12 performing teams in the country, will see intense action as the defending champions Hockey Jharkhand and last year's runner-up Hockey Madhya Pradesh lead the challenge for the national title. Division B and Division C will serve as competitive battlegrounds for emerging teams to climb the ranks. *Division Format and Pool Composition -Division A (Top-tier Championship Division): Teams compete for the title, and two will face relegation. Pool A: Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Andhra Pradesh Pool B: Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Chandigarh Pool C: Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Punjab Pool D: Hockey Mizoram, Delhi Hockey, Hockey Association of Bihar Each team will play round-robin matches within their pool. The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the Quarterfinals (July 11), followed by the Semifinals (July 12) and the Final & 3rd place playoff (July 14). The bottom two teams in Division A will be relegated to Division B next year. Also in Division A, if at the end of regulation time a classification match ends in a draw, a shoot-out competition--as specified in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tournament Regulations--will be conducted to determine the winner. *Division B (Mid-tier Division): Teams compete for promotion to Division A; bottom two face relegation. Pool A: Hockey Karnataka, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, Kerala Hockey, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey Pool B: Hockey Gujarat, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Bengal *Division C (Entry-level Division): Teams compete for promotion to Division B. Pool A: Hockey Raj, Le Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Himachal Pool B: Assam Hockey, Telangana Hockey, Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, Goans Hockey Divisions B and C will follow a league format only, with top two teams in each gaining promotion to higher divisions. Across all divisions, teams will earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss. Speaking on the tournament, Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey said, 'The division-based format has brought a new sense of purpose and competitiveness to our domestic structure. The Sub Junior Women's National Championship is a crucial platform for identifying and nurturing talent at the grassroots. Hosting the tournament in Ranchi--home to a strong hockey culture--makes this even more special. We look forward to witnessing top-tier performances from young athletes who are the future of Indian hockey.' Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, 'This revamped structure gives every team a clear goal--be it winning the championship, earning promotion, or avoiding relegation. It keeps the excitement alive at every level of the tournament. We are committed to providing equal and meaningful exposure to young girls through well-organised championships like this. Ranchi is ready to host another memorable event.' (ANI)
United News of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Former Indian hockey player Bimal Lakra hospitalised
Ranchi, July 1 (UNI) Former Indian hockey player Bimal Lakra was hospitalised today after he was found unconscious in a field near his native village Tansar in Simdega district of Jharkhand. He has been admitted to the Curesta Hospital here for advanced treatment. According to Manoj Konbegi, Vice President of Hockey Jharkhand and President of Simdega Hockey, Lakra collapsed while working in his field. He was initially taken to Kurdeg for primary treatment and later referred to Simdega Sadar Hospital, where a CT scan revealed a blood clot in his head. Doctors advised immediate transfer to Ranchi for specialised care. Lakra, 45, represented India as a midfielder and was part of the national squad that won the silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games. His younger brother Birendra Lakra and sister Asunta Lakra have also represented India in international hockey. Taking note of the incident, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed Health Minister Irfan Ansari and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sudivya Kumar to ensure all necessary medical assistance is provided to Bimal Lakra and to keep him informed of the developments. UNI XC SSP
India Today
01-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Hockey coach Pratima Barwa, mentor to many international players, dies in Ranchi
Hockey coach Pratima Barwa, who groomed a number of international players, including Indian Women's Hockey Team captain Salima Tete, died at a Ranchi hospital on Sunday, officials not only mentored Tete but a number of international players from Jharkhand including Beauty Dungdung and Sangita passed away at a private hospital in Ranchi where she had been admitted following a paralytic attack and was on ventilator support at the time of her Expressing deep sorrow over her demise, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren posted on X, "The untimely demise of Hockey coach Pratima Barwa ji, who nurtured several talented international players from Jharkhand and the country, is extremely saddening. She was a role model for the hardworking daughters of Jharkhand. Her passing is an irreparable loss not only for the state but also for Indian hockey.""May Marang Buru (the supreme tribal deity) grant peace to her soul and give strength to the bereaved family," he India general secretary Bhola Nath Singh also mourned her loss, stating, "This is not just the passing of a coach, but the end of an era in Jharkhand's hockey legacy. Her contribution to the game, especially through players like Salima Tete and many others, is immeasurable."advertisementEchoing similar sentiments, Hockey Jharkhand general secretary Vijay Shankar Singh said, "The players mentored by Pratima Barwa have brought immense pride to the nation. Her contribution to the sport in Jharkhand was truly transformative."Barwa served as the head coach at the residential hockey training centre in Khunti and worked extensively in Simdega, playing a critical role in establishing Jharkhand as a prominent centre for Indian hockey passing has sparked a wave of mourning across the sporting fraternity, both in Jharkhand and across India.
