What Happened on Day 3 of the Jr Men's Hockey Nationals?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand secured significant victories.
- The match between Hockey Himachal and Jammu & Kashmir ended in a draw.
- Hat-tricks were a highlight of the day, particularly by Rajveer Singh and Amarjeet Singh.
- Hockey Uttarakhand's strong performance showcased their dominance in the tournament.
- The championship fosters new talent and competition in Indian hockey.
Jalandhar (Punjab), Aug 14 (NationPress) Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand triumphed in their matches, while Hockey Himachal and Jammu & Kashmir played to a draw during the Division 'B' contests on Day 3 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship held here on Thursday.
The day commenced with the Division 'B' clash between Hockey Himachal and Jammu & Kashmir, concluding in a 5-5 stalemate as both teams earned a point. Captain Rajveer Singh showcased his prowess by netting a hat-trick (1', 19', 34'). His teammates Rohanpreet Singh (51') and Gamanpreet Singh (56') also contributed to the scoreboard. On the other side, Gourav Kumar (43', 53') scored twice for Hockey Himachal, with Anuj (15'), Pranshu Choudhary (18'), and Sukhmanpreet Singh (27') adding their names to the scoresheet.
In the following match, Hockey Chandigarh secured a close 4-3 victory against Hockey Arunachal in their Division 'B', Pool A encounter. The goal scorers for the winners were Rishav (8'), Moohamed Jaeed (19'), Fateh Singh (31'), and Prabhjot Singh (33'). Captain Amarjeet Singh (17', 36', 53') displayed remarkable skill by scoring a hat-trick, but Hockey Arunachal could not quite catch up.
In the last match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand dominated Assam Hockey with an impressive 8-1 score. The goals came from Mahendra Singh Bisht (33', 37'), Rohit Airy (32', 45'), Suraj Kumar (55', 60'), Vishal Kumar (2'), and Naveen Prasad (14'), while Rohan Ekka (29') scored the sole goal for Assam Hockey.
Earlier, on Day 2 of this championship, teams including Kerala Hockey, Le Puducherry Hockey, Chhattisgarh Hockey, and Goans Hockey celebrated victories in Division 'C', while Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Uttarakhand, and Delhi emerged as winners in their league matches in Division 'B', as the competitions continue in Jalandhar, Punjab.