Thrilling Semi-Final Line-up Emerges in Sub-Junior Women's National Championship

The 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship saw Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, and the Hockey Association of Odisha reaching the semi-finals after impressive quarter-final wins. The semi-finals are set for December 5, with Hockey Madhya Pradesh facing Hockey Mizoram and Hockey Jharkhand playing against the Hockey Association of Odisha.

In a gripping display of youthful talent and competitive spirit, Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, and the Hockey Association of Odisha have advanced to the semi-finals of the 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship 2024. The decisive quarter-final matches were held at the South Central Railways Sports Complex, Secunderabad.

Hockey Mizoram edged past Uttar Pradesh Hockey with a narrow 1-0 victory. The stalemate was broken by a late penalty from captain Laltlanchhungi. Meanwhile, in a showcase of dominance, Hockey Jharkhand demolished Hockey Maharashtra 12-0, with standout performances from Hemrom Leoni and Mundu Sukarmani leading the charge.

Hockey Madhya Pradesh pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Hockey Haryana, courtesy of the heroics of Rubi Rathore. Finally, the Hockey Association of Odisha secured their semi-final berth with a 3-0 triumph over Delhi Hockey. The semi-finals promise exciting encounters with Hockey Madhya Pradesh vs. Hockey Mizoram, and Hockey Jharkhand vs. Odisha scheduled for December 5.

(With inputs from agencies.)