Dominant Wins Define Day Seven at National Hockey Championships

The seventh day of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship saw dominant performances, with Odisha, Puducherry, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra securing wins in their pool matches. Odisha triumphed over Arunachal with a 9-0 score, Puducherry defeated Rajasthan 13-2, Jharkhand beat Gujarat 18-2, and Maharashtra won against Goans Hockey 5-0.

The 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship witnessed an eventful seventh day as major teams delivered powerful performances in their pool matches. Hockey Association of Odisha showcased their prowess with a commanding 9-0 victory over Hockey Arunachal.

Contributing to Odisha's triumph were standout players Amandeep Lakra, Ajay Kumar Ekka, and Kerobin Lakra, who each scored twice. Their strategy and skill were evident as their rivals struggled to breach their defense.

In another remarkable match, Le Puducherry Hockey demolished Hockey Rajasthan with a 13-2 scoreline. T Arun Kumar and Mahendran P were in splendid form, each scoring four goals. Meanwhile, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Maharashtra secured comfortable wins against Hockey Gujarat and Goans Hockey, ending the day on strong notes.

(With inputs from agencies.)