Exciting Showdown: South Zone Championship Kicks Off in Kerala

The second edition of Hockey India's sub junior men's and women's South Zone championship will be held in Kollam, Kerala, featuring six teams: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, and Kerala. The competition adopts a round-robin format with top teams advancing to the finals.

The second edition of Hockey India's sub junior men's and women's South Zone championship is set to commence in Kollam, Kerala, this Friday. The tournament will feature six teams in both categories, with Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, and Kerala participating.

The event will follow a round-robin format where each team faces off against every other team once. The top two teams from the initial round will advance to the finals, while the third and fourth placed sides will contend for the third-place finish.

"This championship is not just about winning, it's about learning and growing as players. It provides a crucial platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience," stated HI president Dilip Tirkey. On the first day, Andhra Pradesh will clash with Puducherry, Karnataka will face Telangana, and Tamil Nadu will compete against Kerala in the men's category, while Telangana will play Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu will face Puducherry, and Kerala will take on Karnataka in the women's section.

(With inputs from agencies.)