Thrilling Clashes in National Junior Women's Hockey Championship

In the HI Junior Women National Championship, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu emerged victors in Division B, while Hockey Himachal drew with Hockey Association of Bihar. Manipur and Himachal secured promotion to Division A. Division A games saw more heated battles with stunning wins and draws.

Manipur Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, and the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu claimed victory in their respective league clashes as Division B contests concluded at the HI Junior Women National Championship. Hockey Himachal tied with Hockey Association of Bihar. Manipur and Himachal earned their advancement to next year's Division A.

Among the highlights, Manipur Hockey overcame Assam, securing a 3-1 victory. Key players included Kangjam Silvia Chanu with a brace and Devi Mutum Priya. Meanwhile, Hockey Uttarakhand trounced Hockey Kerala with a decisive 7-0 win, attributed to the hat-trick by Captain Saloni Pilkhwal and goals from Raeen Kehkasha Ali and Aarti.

Division A presented its share of exhilarating games: Hockey Madhya Pradesh blanked Hockey Punjab 4-0, and Hockey Jharkhand outclassed Chhattisgarh 7-1. A draw between Hockey Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Hockey capped an electrifying day of matches.