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Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): As it is time to reach the Quarter-final stage of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025, it was Hockey Mizoram and Hockey Association of Bihar who finished their campaigns with a win in their respective matches in Division 'A'. In the first match, Hockey Mizoram won 4-0 against Delhi in Division 'A'. Captain Vanlalrinhlui (13', 34') led from the front and stood out to be the top goal scorer after scoring a brace for her side, Hockey Mizoram. Lalremruati Esther (17') and Laldinpuii (51') also contributed with one goal each to take the game away from Delhi. With this win, Hockey Mizoram stands tall at the top of Pool 'D' with six points in the bank, as per a Hockey India press release. In the other match, Hockey Association of Bihar defeated Delhi 6-0 in Division 'A'. Pushpanjali Kumari (2', 35', 58') scored a hat-trick for the Hockey Association of Bihar. Captain Sidhi Kumari (31', 60') also scored a brace, whereas Vinayak Siddhi (57') also netted the ball once in the match to affirm their strong position. Hockey Association of Bihar now holds the second spot in Pool D. This year's edition is featuring 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. Quarter-Final Line-Up: Quarter Final-1: Uttar Pradesh Hockey vs Hockey Haryana - 06:00 HRS Quarter Final-2: Hockey Association of Odisha vs Hockey Association of Bihar - 08:00 HRS Quarter Final-3: Hockey Mizoram vs Hockey Punjab - 10:00 HRS Quarter Final-4: Hockey Jharkhand vs Hockey Madhya Pradesh - 16:00 HRS. (ANI)
NEW DELHI: Jyoti Singh will continue to lead the Indian team as Hockey India named a 20-member squad for the upcoming FIH Women's Junior World Cup, scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile from November 25 to December 13. The 20-member squad, coached by former India international Tushar Khandker, features 18 players and two alternates. "I am very happy with the squad and the way they are playing at this moment. My main principle is discipline and have kept that in focus while building this squad," Chief Coach Khandker was quoted as saying in a press release. "We have gone through a rigorous ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Goans Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Bengal, Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Thursday in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The day began with a Pool A, Division 'C' match as Goans Hockey defeated Telangana Hockey 6-3. Captain Dellina Mendes (40',41') and Bertila Kerketta (48',52') scored braces for Goans Hockey while ...Read More >
Raipur, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha concluded its impressive campaign by winning both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. The men's final saw Odisha beat Jharkhand 4-1, while the women's final was a tight contest, with Odisha narrowly defeating Mizoram 1-0. Jharkhand's men's team earned silver; Chhattisgarh took bronze; and, in the women's category, Jharkhand also claimed a well-deserved bronze to round out the podium. At the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, Odisha's do ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. According to a release, the men defeated Jharkhand 4-1 in the final, while the women edged Mizoram 1-0 in a closely-fought summit clash. Jharkhand men settled for silver, with Chhattisgarh taking bronze, while in the women's competition, Jharkhand secured a creditable bronze to complete the podium. Also Read | Chennai Weather and Rai ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): As it is time to reach the Quarter-final stage of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025, it was Hockey Mizoram and Hockey Association of Bihar who finished their campaigns with a win in their respective matches in Division 'A'. In the first match, Hockey Mizoram won 4-0 against Delhi in Division 'A'. Captain Vanlalrinhlui (13', 34') led from the front and stood out to be the top goal scorer after scoring a brace for her side, Hockey Mizoram. Lalremruati Esther (17') and Laldinpuii (51') also contributed with one goal each ...Read More >
Ranchi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey Mizoram and Hockey Association of Bihar finished their campaigns with victory in their respective final league matches in Division 'A' of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium, here on Thursday. With wins on the eighth day of the competitions on Thursday, Mizoram and Bihar secured their places in the knockout quarterfinals. In the first match on Thursday, Hockey Mizoram won 4-0 against Delhi in Division 'A'. Captain Vanlalrinhlui (13', 34') led from the front ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. According to a release, the men defeated Jharkhand 4-1 in the final, while the women edged Mizoram 1-0 in a closely-fought summit clash. Jharkhand men settled for silver, with Chhattisgarh taking bronze, while in the women's competition, Jharkhand secured a creditable bronze to complete the podium. At the Khelo India Tribal Games 202 ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], April 9 (ANI): Day 8 of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar, witnessed Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh register wins in their respective Division 'A' quarter-final matches at the Rajgir Sports Complex. According to a release, in the opening game of the day, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey clinched a 2-1 victory against Hockey Chandigarh. Captain Dhiraj Pal (27', 42') scored for the winners, while Jasmeet Singh (59') scored for Hockey Chan ...Read More >
Ranchi will host the Women's Hockey India League for the second consecutive year, commencing December 28 and the final will be held on Jan 10. The revived men's HIL will feature Chennai and Bhubaneswar as new host cities, with the tournament kicking off January 3 in Chennai. The men's league expands to three cities to increase fan accessibility.Ranchi for a second year in a row was announced as the host city of Women's Hockey India League (HIL) while Chennai and Bhubaneswar will become the newest ...Read More >