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.
- Country:
- India
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.)
ALSO READ
After BJP’s attempts to hinder state’s development were stalled, I was jailed under a conspiracy, claims Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.
BJP has no agenda barring Hindu-Muslim polarisation, communal hatred, divisive politics, alleges Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.
BJP-led Centre expert in poaching MLAs, MPs, toppling govts, claims Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in interview to PTI.
Centre smashed backbones of poor states like Jharkhand by imposing GST, leaving them with no resources, claims CM Hemant Soren.
Will not let BJP's 'divisive politics' derail state’s progress, claims Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in interview to PTI.