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Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says Australia tour is ‘exactly' what India need ahead of Asia Cup
Captain Harmanpreet Singh on Friday said that facing the formidable Australian team on their home turf will help the Indian men's hockey team identify key areas for improvement ahead of this month's Asia Cup, which also serves as a World Cup qualifier. The Indian team departed in the early hours for Australia, where they will play a crucial four-match series against the hosts at Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21. 'These matches will help us pinpoint the areas that need sharpening before the Asia Cup, and we're excited about the opportunity to play high-intensity hockey against a top side like Australia.' The tour is expected to offer valuable match exposure against one of the world's highest-ranked teams, giving the coaching staff a chance to fine-tune combinations and evaluate player form ahead of the continental tournament. The matches are scheduled for August 15, 16, 19, and 21. The squad features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent and will be closely monitored as the final group for the Asia Cup is finalised. The Asia Cup will begin on August 29 in Rajgir, with the winner of the tournament earning a direct berth. Meanwhile in Chennai, Hockey Punjab were crowned as the champions of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025 as they won the final of Division 'A' defeating Hockey Jharkhand 4-3 in the Final. The title clash was a closely contested final, with both teams fighting till the final whistle. Hockey Jharkhand started the second quarter strongly, scoring two back-to-back goals through Ashish Tani Purti (21′) and Anish Dungdung (24′). However, Hockey Punjab quickly equalised with Akshit Salaria (29′) and Varinder Singh (30′) scoring in quick succession. Jharkhand's Sukhu Guria (42′) attempted to swing the game in his team's favour, but a brace by Punjab's Mandeep Singh (45′, 53′) sealed the deal for Hockey Punjab, crowning them champions. The bronze medal match saw Hockey Madhya Pradesh start strong, taking a two-goal lead in the first half. However, they were outwitted by Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the final two quarters, as Ali Shahrukh (42′, 47′, 51′) scored a hat-trick, supported by Mohd Atif Raynee (40′) and Prahalad Rajbhar (55′), who each scored a goal, leading their team to a 5-3 victory. The goals for Hockey Madhya Pradesh were scored by Aashir Aadil Khan (13′), Karan Gautam (20′), and Meezan Ur Rehman (58′).
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Hockey Jharkhand win silver at 15th sub jr men nat'l champ 2025
Jamshedpur: Hockey Jharkhand won the silver medal at the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025 played at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. The talented state players narrowly missed the gold in an intense final against Hockey Punjab, which ended with a close scoreline of 4-3. Incidentally, the remarkable performance of the state hockey team holds significance for the Steel city as 14 cadets of the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA Jamshedpur) are the core of the Hockey Jharkhand squad. Adding to this, NTHA Coach Manish Kumar led the team as the head coach while coach Hardik Bhonsle took charge as team manager. Further, NTHA cadet Ashish Tani Parti was honoured with the prestigious Player of the Tournament award. Additionally, the NTHA goal keeper was awarded the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament. The success was the result of the 10-day pre-tournament camp hosted at the NTHA in the Steel City. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Hockey Jharkhand crowned champions of 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 Division 'A'
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 14 (ANI): Hockey Jharkhand was crowned as the Champions of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 - Division 'A' after defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 1-0 in the final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Hockey Haryana secured the bronze medal after defeating Hockey Mizoram 3-3 (shoot out 5-4) in the 3rd/4th position match. In the final match, Hockey Jharkhand won 1-0 against the Hockey Association of Odisha. Both teams played distinctly and prevented each other from scoring with strong defence skills, but it was Jirn Soy Munda (27') who paved the way for Hockey Jharkhand to lift the trophy after netting the only goal of the match on their home soil. In the 3rd/4th Place match between Hockey Haryana and Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Haryana secured the third place and won the Bronze medal after defeating Hockey Mizoram 3-3 (SO 5-4) in a nail-biting thriller. K Vanlalpeki (9') opened the goal count on the scoreboard for Hockey Mizoram, but captain Bhavya (19'), Durga (27') and Manjinder (30') soon took the lead for Hockey Haryana to push Hockey Mizoram on the backfoot throughout most of the game. Hockey Mizoram tried hard but couldn't convert the opportunities against the strong defence of Hockey Haryana until the very last minute, where Laldinpuli's (60', 60') heroics helped Hockey Mizoram end the match with a draw as the final whistle was blown, as she scored two back-to-back goals. In the shoot-out, again, it was a neck-to-neck competition between both teams. Captain Bhavya, Manjinder, Neeshu, Radhika and Harshita scored for Hockey Haryana in all five chances that they got. On the other hand, Laldinpuli, K Vanlalpeki, C Lalruatsiami and Lalnunfeli could only score out of their five chances and fell short in a closely contested game. Hockey Haryana's Goalkeeper Saina's match-winning save in the shootout stood out as a difference maker and helped her side end their campaign on the podium. (ANI)
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Odisha, Jharkhand storm into Division A final at Sub Junior Women National Championship
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 12 (ANI): As the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 - Division 'A' reaches its final stage, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Jharkhand won their respective semi-final matches on Saturday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to storm into the final. In the first semi-final match, Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Haryana 1-0. Sudipa Baa (45') proved to be a difference maker in the game as she surpassed the strong defence of Hockey Haryana and netted the only goal for Hockey Association of Odisha to confirm their berth in the Final. In the second semi-final match, Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Mizoram 1-0. Jirn Soy Munda (26) shone bright after scoring the deciding goal of the match and paving the way for Hockey Jharkhand in the final to compete against Hockey Association of Odisha for the title. Earlier in the tournament, the Hockey Association of Odisha delivered a dominant display, brushing aside the Hockey Association of Bihar with a 5-0 victory. Ashika Samad (10') opened the scoring through a penalty corner, followed by field goals from Priyanka Minz (14') and Eleena Burh (26') in the first half. The onslaught continued in the second half as Gita Lakra (33') converted another penalty corner, and Sweety Kujur (37') added a field goal to seal an emphatic win. On the other hand, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh played out a gripping 1-1 draw in regulation time. Nousheen Naz (33') put Madhya Pradesh in front, but Jharkhand's Sugan Sanga (44') responded by converting a penalty corner to level the scores. The deadlock persisted, sending the match into a tense shootout. In the shootout, Jharkhand edged past Madhya Pradesh 5-4, with successful conversions from Ankita Lakra, Shruti Kumari, Sugan Sanga, Pushpa Manjhi, and Sewani Kerketta. Madhya Pradesh converted four of their five attempts through Nousheen Naz, Priyanshi Kshetre, Nammi Geethasri, and Keshar Bhabar, but a crucial miss by Tanvi proved costly. (ANI)
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 to start in Ranchi from July 3
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 is set to begin on July 3 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The tournament will run until July 14 and will follow the newly-introduced division-based format--first implemented earlier this year during the Senior Men and Women's National Championships. This year's edition will feature 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. *Division Format and Pool Composition -Division A (Top-tier Championship Division): Teams compete for the title, and two will face relegation. Pool A: Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Andhra Pradesh Pool B: Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Chandigarh Pool C: Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Punjab Pool D: Hockey Mizoram, Delhi Hockey, Hockey Association of Bihar Each team will play round-robin matches within their pool. The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the Quarterfinals (July 11), followed by the Semifinals (July 12) and the Final & 3rd place playoff (July 14). The bottom two teams in Division A will be relegated to Division B next year. Also in Division A, if at the end of regulation time a classification match ends in a draw, a shoot-out competition--as specified in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tournament Regulations--will be conducted to determine the winner. *Division B (Mid-tier Division): Teams compete for promotion to Division A; bottom two face relegation. Pool A: Hockey Karnataka, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, Kerala Hockey, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey Pool B: Hockey Gujarat, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Bengal *Division C (Entry-level Division): Teams compete for promotion to Division B. Pool A: Hockey Raj, Le Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Himachal Pool B: Assam Hockey, Telangana Hockey, Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, Goans Hockey Divisions B and C will follow a league format only, with top two teams in each gaining promotion to higher divisions. Across all divisions, teams will earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss. Speaking on the tournament, Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey said, 'The division-based format has brought a new sense of purpose and competitiveness to our domestic structure. The Sub Junior Women's National Championship is a crucial platform for identifying and nurturing talent at the grassroots. Hosting the tournament in Ranchi--home to a strong hockey culture--makes this even more special. We look forward to witnessing top-tier performances from young athletes who are the future of Indian hockey.' Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, 'This revamped structure gives every team a clear goal--be it winning the championship, earning promotion, or avoiding relegation. It keeps the excitement alive at every level of the tournament. We are committed to providing equal and meaningful exposure to young girls through well-organised championships like this. Ranchi is ready to host another memorable event.' (ANI)
