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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
India Gazette
25-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra storm into final of men's Hockey India Masters Cup
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 25 (ANI): Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Maharashtra successfully registered their name as the finalists after defeating Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Association of Odisha, respectively, in the semi-finals of the 1st Hockey India Masters Cup (Men) on Wednesday. In the first semi-final match, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu defeated Hockey Chandigarh 3-0 in the men's category to become the first finalist of the historic 1st Hockey India Masters Cup 2025. Vinoth Kumar AP (1') started the game with an outstanding goal in the first minute of the match. Sudharsan S (40') and Captain Adam Antony Sinclair (54') also scored one goal each to secure their berth in the final stage of the tournament, a release said. In the second semi-final match, Hockey Maharashtra won 4-1 against Hockey Association of Odisha to enter the final. Leonard Keith Pereira (4', 17') scored a brace while Vikram Pillay (38') and Karl Gomes (43') also scored one goal each to put their team, Hockey Maharashtra, in a strong position. On the other hand, Captain Lajrus Barla (27') managed to score the consolation goal for the Hockey Association of Odisha. Hockey Chandigarh will now square off against Hockey Association of Odisha for the Bronze medal match on Friday before the final game. While the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Maharashtra will compete for the top spot on June 27 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. Earlier in the tournament, Hockey Maharashtra defeated Hockey Karnataka 2-1. Paramesh KS (15') opened the numbers on the scoreboard in the game for Hockey Karnataka. In response, Captain Dhananjay Mahadik (19') scored an equaliser for Hockey Maharashtra. Also, Sandesh Ganesh More (39') scored a match-winning goal to take his team to the semi-finals. The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu outclassed Hockey Punjab 8-2 to secure a place in the Semi-Finals. S Sudarshan (10') opened the scoring with a penalty corner conversion, followed by a field goal from team captain Adam Antony Sinclair (12'). But it was D Muthuselvan who stole the show with four stunning goals (20', 47', 53', 55') in a sensational display of attacking hockey. Ramesh Nallamuthu (38') and Vinoth Kumar AP (43') also chipped in with a goal each. For Punjab, Ram Saran (30') and captain Ripudaman Kumar Singh (40') managed to get on the scoresheet, but their efforts were not enough to stop Tamil Nadu's onslaught. (ANI)
India Gazette
24-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Maharashtra, Chandigarh join Tamil Nadu, Odisha for Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 men's semi-finals
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 24 (ANI): As the tournament reaches its knockout stage, the semi-finalists are ready to take one more step towards winning the 1st Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 and etch their name in history. Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Haryana and Hockey Punjab won their respective matches in the quarter-finals to move ahead in the competition and face each other in the semi-finals of the women's category. On the other side in the men's category, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Chandigarh joined Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Association of Odisha in the semi-finals to be played on June 25 here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. In the first Quarter-Final match of the women's category today, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu defeated Hockey Karnataka 3-1. Chitra (18'), Rasna Suresh Babu (22') and Saumya (39') scored for the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, whereas Rohini MR (57') managed to score a consolation goal in the final minutes. With this win, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu has secured its position in the semi-finals. In the second Quarter-Final match, Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Kerala Hockey 10-0. Sarita Lakra (14', 32', 36', 46', 50') stood out to be the top goal scorer after scoring five goals in the match. Pratima Ekka (11') scored one goal while MINZ Sarita Roshan (23', 26', 43') netted a hat-trick to strengthen their position in the game. Captain Lucela Ekka (8') also scored one goal to take the total of the goals scored in double digits, convincingly securing their berth in the semi-finals. In the next Quarter-Final, Hockey Haryana successfully got a step closer to lifting the trophy after entering the semi-finals with an 8-0 won against Hockey Himachal in the women's category. Chingshubam Sanggai Ibemhal (2', 12', 26', 33') managed to score a sum of four goals throughout the first three quarters and took the game away from Hockey Himachal. Nishi Shivendra Singh (4'), Sonika Yadav (8'), Captain Pritam Siwach (27') and Anchal Verma (54') also scored one goal each to help their team reach the semi-finals. In the fourth Quarter-Final match of the women's category, Hockey Punjab defeated Hockey Maharashtra 13-0. Captain Amandeep Kaur (2', 7', 19', 20', 54') led from the front and stood out as the goal scorer as she scored five goals in the match. Baljit Kaur Marar (3', 31', 44', 46') also scored four goals to take the game further away from the opponent. Sania Sharma (23'), Arun Bala (29'), Sangita Minz (37') and Jaspreet Kaur (58') also contributed with one goal each to enter the semif-finals. On the other hand, in the third quarter-final match of the men's category, Hockey Maharashtra defeated Hockey Karnataka 2-1. Paramesh KS (15') opened the numbers on the scoreboard in the game for Hockey Karnataka. In response, Captain Dhananjay Mahadik (19') scored an equaliser for Hockey Maharashtra. Also, Sandesh Ganesh More (39') scored a match-winning goal to take his team to the semi-finals. In the last Quarter-Final match of the men's category, Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Haryana 2-2 (SO 3-1). Vivek Dahiya (29') and Jitender Kumar (47') scored one goal each for Hockey Haryana. On the opposite side, Ravinder Singh (43', 58') scored a brace to end the game in a draw, by the final whistle. In the shoot-out, goalkeeper Arundeep Sanghotra stood out as the top performer for Hockey Chandigarh as he saved three out of the four chances. Virender Singh managed to score one goal for Hockey Haryana, whereas Ravinder Singh, Sanjiv Kumar and Vikram Saini scored for Hockey Chandigarh to register the win. (ANI)
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, June 24: India ensures medals in men's, women's doubles at Asian Squash Championships
SQUASH Asian Championships: India ensures medals in men's, women's doubles India confirmed medals in both men's and women's doubles categories at the 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championships, in Kuching, Malaysia, on Tuesday. In a thrilling men's doubles quarterfinal, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar defeated Korea's Minwoo Lee and Jooyoung Na with a scoreline of 10-11, 11-3, 11-5 in 36 minutes. They will face Hong Kong's Chi Him Wong and Ming Hong Tang in the semifinals. In women's doubles, experienced campaigner Joshana Chinappa partnered with youngster Anahat Singh to dominate the Philippines' Jemyca Aribado and Yvonne Alyssa Dalida, winning comfortably 11-6, 11-3 in just 12 minutes in the last-eight clash. Joshana-Anahat pair will be up against Hong Kong's Po Yui Kirstie Wong and Yee Lam Toby Tse for a place in the final. Abhay-Anahat and Velavan-Joshana duos will compete in the mixed doubles quarterfinals on Wednesday. - Team Sportstar HOCKEY Hockey India Masters Cup: Chandigarh beats Haryana in shootout to reach men's semifinals Chandigarh beat Haryana in shootout to reach men's semifinals at the Hockey India Masters Cup in Chennai on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Haryana and Hockey Punjab progressed to the women's semifinals of the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. In the men's category, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Chandigarh joined Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Association of Odisha in the semifinals. RESULTS Men's Quarterfinals Hockey Maharashtra 2-1 Hockey Karnataka Hockey Chandigarh 2-2 (SO 3-1) Hockey Haryana 2-2 Women's Quarterfinals Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 3-1 Hockey Karnataka Hockey Association of Odisha 10-0 Kerala Hockey Hockey Haryana 8-0 Hockey Himachal Pradesh Hockey Punjab 13-0 Hockey Maharashtra SEMIFINAL LINEUP Men June 25: Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu vs Hockey Chandigarh - 2PM June 25: Hockey Association of Odisha vs Hockey Maharashtra - 4PM Women June 26: Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu vs Hockey Association of Odisha - 6AM June 26: Hockey Haryana vs Hockey Punjab - 8AM - Team Sportstar TENNIS Vaidehi reaches second round of ITF event in Chinese Taipei Vaidehi Chaudhari beat qualifier Lisa-Marie Rioux of Japan 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the $30,000 ITF women's tennis tournament in Chinese Taipei on Tuesday. RESULTS ATP 250, Mallorca, Spain Doubles (pre-quarterfinals): Yuki Bhambri & Robert Galloway (USA) bt Gregoire Jacq & Alexandre Muller (Fra) 6-3, 6-3. $15,000 ITF men, Monastir, Tunisia Doubles (pre-quarterfinals): Alejandro Pertusa (Esp) & Nitin Kumar Sinha bt Cesar Bouchelaghem & Romain Gales (Fra) 7-6(7), 6-3. $30,000 ITF women, Chinese Taipei Singles (first round): Vaidehi Chaudhari bt Lisa-Marie Rioux (Jpn) 6-3, 6-4. - Team Sportstar CHESS Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament: Lalit edges Gharibyan on tiebreaks to become champion It was a passed pawn that did the trick as Lalit Babu beat Levan Pantsulaia with the black pieces and emerged the champion with eight points from nine rounds in the Aurionpro Grandmaster chess tournament at the World Trade Centre in Mumbai on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Lalit was tied with Mamikon Gharibyan, who also capitalised on a passed pawn to prevail in 95 moves against Neelotpal Das. The tie-break score put Lalit ahead. The champion won INR four lakh and the runner-up INR three lakh. Deepan Chakkravarthy finished fifth behind Duc Hoa Nguyen and Boris Savchenko, and collected INR 1.25 lakh. In the under-13 section, Madhesh Kumar won the title outright with eight points, and pocketed INR two lakh. Advik Agrawal finished runner-up and won INR 1.5 lakh. RESULTS (9th round) Mamikon Gharibyan 8 bt Neelotpal Das 7; Levan Pantsulaia 6.5 lost to Lalit Babu 8; Van Huy Nguyen 7 drew with Manuel Petrosyan 7; Boris Savchenko 7.5 bt Aleksej Aleksandrov 6.5; Siddhanth Poonja 6.5 lost to Deepan Chakkravarthy 7.5; Duc Hoa Nguyen 7.5 bt David Gochelashvili 6.5; Arsen Davtyan 7 bt Shankhodip De 6; Alexei Fedorov 7 bt Rupesh Jaiswal 6; Viresh Sharnarthi 6 lost to Nayaka Budhidharma 7; Avirat Chauhan 7 bt Sherla Prathamesh 6; Luka Paichadze 6.5 bt Alluri Reddy 6; Hrishikesh Kumar 5.5 lost to Mihail Nikitenko 6.5. Under-13: Advik Agrawal 7.5 bt Aansh Nerurkar 7; Madhesh Kumar 8 bt Vyom Malhotra 6.5; Madhvendra Sharma 7 bt Shaunak Badole 6.5 R Nijesh 6.5 drew with Aadik Lenin 6.5; Adhiraj Mitra 6.5 drew with Siddhant Salunke 6.5; Jagreet Misra 7 bt Anvita Sathi 6. FINAL STANDINGS 1. Lalit Babu; 2. Mamikon Gharyban; 3. Duc Hoa Nguyen; 4. Boris Savchenko; 5. Deepan Chakkravarthy. Under-13: 1. Madhesh Kumar; 2. Advik Agrawal; 3. Aansh Nerurkar. - Team Sportstar MOTORSPORT Indian racer Akshay Gupta claims SP3T podium at the 2025 24 Hours of Nürburgring Indian endurance racer Akshay Gupta secured a third-place finish in the SP3T class at the 2025 24 Hours of Nurburgring last weekend. Sharing the #808 Cupra Leon TCR DSG with Japan's Junichi Umemoto and German duo Lutz Obermann and Dennis Leissing, the AsBest Racing quartet climbed the podium despite early gearbox gremlins and an overnight repair stop that cost nearly two hours. The 24 Hours of Nürburgring combines the 20.8‑km Nordschleife and the modern Grand Prix loop to create the longest permanent race track on the planet, with more than 120 GT and touring cars ranging from factory‑backed GT3 machines to grassroots entries -Team Sportstar SNOOKER Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship: Paras Gupta reaches semifinals India's Paras Gupta, who outplayed reigning IBSF World 6-Red snooker champion Kamal Chawla earlier in the day, scored a crushing 5-0 win over Sunny Wang to storm into the semifinals of the ACBS Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship in Colombo on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Agra cueist played the big points well to put it past the Singaporean, who had earlier shocked former champion Muhammad Sajjad of Pakistan 5-0. In the semifinals, he will face either Habib Sabah (Bahrain) or Ali Al Obaidli (Qatar). RESULTS Quarterfinals: Paras Gupta (Ind) beat Sunny Wang (Sin) 5-0 (35-28, 44-9, 40-2, 53-12, 59 (59) -0). Pre-quarters: Paras Gupta beat Kamal Chawla (Ind) 5-2 (45-0, 63 (47) -4, 36 (30) -19, 26-35, 41-34, 25-34, 37 (33) -0). -PTI
