High-Stakes Showdown: National Hockey Championship Semi-Finals Decided

Manipur, Haryana, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh have advanced into the semi-finals of the men's senior National hockey championship. Manipur will play Odisha, and Haryana will face Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming semi-final matches. The tournament has witnessed thrilling performances, including hat-tricks and critical shootout victories.

In an exhilarating display of skill and teamwork, the men's senior National hockey championship has reached its semi-final stage, with Manipur, Haryana, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh emerging victorious in their respective quarterfinal matches.

Haryana dominated with a 5-1 victory over Maharashtra, bolstered by Rohit's thrilling hat-trick. Meanwhile, Manipur triumphed against Punjab following a tense shootout, thanks to key goals from Cyril Lagun and crucial saves by goalkeeper Hemam Dhanaraj Singh.

Odisha secured its place by overcoming Karnataka in the shootout, while Uttar Pradesh defeated Tamil Nadu, driven by the scoring prowess of Chandan Singh, Rajkumar Pal, and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay. The semi-final matches are set, promising intense competition as Haryana meets Uttar Pradesh and Manipur takes on Odisha this Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)