Senior Men's Hockey National Championship: Karnataka, M.P., and Maharashtra Advance to Quarterfinals
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Synopsis
On April 10, 2025, in Jhansi, both <b>Hockey Madhya Pradesh</b> and <b>Hockey Karnataka</b> achieved victory in their matches, advancing to the quarterfinals of the <b>15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship</b>. <b>Hockey Maharashtra</b> also won, while <b>Tamil Nadu</b> secured qualification despite a draw.
Key Takeaways
- Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka advance to quarterfinals.
- Close matches highlight competitive spirit.
- Upcoming quarterfinal matchups promise excitement.
- Leading players make significant contributions.
- Tamil Nadu qualifies despite draw.
Jhansi (U.P.), April 10 (NationPress) Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Karnataka both enjoyed victories in their matches, securing spots in the quarterfinals on Day 7 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 held here on Thursday.
Hockey Madhya Pradesh triumphed over Hockey Punjab with a score of 3-2, while Karnataka also claimed victory against Le Puducherry Hockey by the same score. In another match that day, Hockey Maharashtra overcame Hockey Jharkhand 4-3, and Hockey Association of Tamil Nadu drew with Hockey Bengal, but still managed to qualify for the quarterfinals.
The upcoming quarterfinal matches on Saturday will see Hockey Madhya Pradesh face off against Hockey Maharashtra, while Manipur will challenge Tamil Nadu. Haryana is set to compete against Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh Hockey will go up against Hockey Karnataka in the final quarterfinal clash.
In the initial match, Hockey Madhya Pradesh secured a 3-2 win against Hockey Punjab in Division A. Captain Yousuf Affan (4’) opened the scoring early, followed by goals from Mohit Karma (18’) and Saddam Ahmed (45’), allowing them to maintain a strong lead through the first three quarters.
Araijeet Singh Hundal (54’) attempted to initiate a comeback in the last minutes, supported by teammate Gursahibjit Singh (56’), but they fell short. This victory keeps Hockey Madhya Pradesh at the top of Pool A, ensuring their progression to the quarterfinals on Friday.
In the following match, Hockey Karnataka defeated Le Puducherry Hockey 3-2 in Division A. Captain Mohammed Raheel (12’) kicked off the scoring towards the end of the first quarter.
T. Arun Kumar (27’) and P Mahendran (37’) turned the match in their favor by the end of the third quarter. However, Sheshe Gowda Bm (58’, 60’) equalized with just two minutes left and then clinched victory with a final goal in an exhilarating finish for Hockey Karnataka.
