Thrilling Start to Hockey India Junior Men and Women Academy Championship 2024

The Hockey India Junior Men and Women Academy Championship commenced with Odisha Hockey High-Performance Centre clinching a win in the Women's category, while thrilling draws marked other matches. In the Men's category, notable victories were registered by Mata Sahib Kaur Hockey Academy and SGPC Hockey Academy on the opening day.

The Hockey India Junior Men and Women Academy Championship 2024 kicked off with high energy, witnessing Odisha Hockey High-Performance Centre securing a commanding 10-0 victory over Citizen Hockey XI in the Women's category.

The second match in the Women's category saw an intense draw between Raja Karan Hockey Academy and Jai Bharat Hockey Academy, ending at 2-2. For Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Rakhi and Jasmeen Kaur scored, while Sakshi netted both goals for Jai Bharat Hockey Academy.

In the Men's category, Mata Sahib Kaur Hockey Academy Jarkhar-Ludhiana narrowly defeated Ashwini Sports Academy by 3-2. Simranjit Singh, Jarnail Singh, and Sanjay Singh scored for Mata Sahib Kaur Hockey Academy. Raja Karan Hockey Academy triumphed over Jai Bharat Hockey Academy with a 6-1 scoreline. Har Hockey Academy further dominated with an 11-0 win against Citizen Hockey XI, while SGPC Hockey Academy overwhelmed Salute Hockey Academy with a 16-1 victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)