Teams Triumph at Hockey India National Championship

Hockey teams from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and others emerged victorious on the sixth day of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship. Standout performances included Punjab's 8-0 win, Haryana's 5-1 triumph, and Uttar Pradesh's 11-1 domination, showcasing the prowess of seasoned players with multiple hat-tricks and braces.

The sixth day of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship saw several teams clinching comprehensive victories. Punjab led the charge in Pool A with an 8-0 win over Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, thanks to outstanding contributions from Gurjinder Singh and Sudarshan Singh.

In Pool B, Haryana showcased their superiority by defeating Telangana Hockey 5-1, with a standout brace from Joginder Singh. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh delivered an impressive 11-1 blow to Hockey Jammu & Kashmir in Pool F, led by captain Lalit Kumar Upadhyay's hat-trick.

Delhi's Pool F encounter witnessed a decisive 6-1 win over Kerala Hockey, marked by Nitesh's hat-trick. Elsewhere, Assam Hockey and Manipur Hockey capitalized on their opportunities to register strong wins against Bihar and Bengal, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)