Delhi, AP, Mizoram, Karnataka Shine on Day One of Men's Sub-jr Hockey Nationals

Synopsis

On the opening day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar, teams from Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Delhi, and Karnataka showcased their skills with impressive victories. Dive into the highlights of this thrilling event!

Key Takeaways

Andhra Pradesh won against Assam with a score of 3-1.

Mizoram triumphed over Le Puducherry with a score of 5-3.

Goans Hockey edged out Hockey Jammu and Kashmir 3-2.

Delhi Hockey dominated Telangana with a score of 7-2.

Karnataka secured a 5-0 win against Hockey Himachal.

Rajgir (Bihar), April 1 (NationPress) Teams representing Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Goa, Delhi, and Karnataka emerged victorious in their respective matches on the inaugural day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship 2026, held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday.

The opening match saw Hockey Andhra Pradesh triumph over Assam Hockey with a score of 3-1 in Pool A of Division C. The game was tightly contested, with all goals scored in the second half. Lanka Chaitanya Yesu netted two goals (32’, 45’) for Andhra Pradesh, while team captain Maduru Ganga Chaitanya added one more (47’). Assam Hockey's Subhankar Saha scored the only goal for his team (42’).

In the second match, Hockey Mizoram defeated Le Puducherry Hockey 5-3. Lalmuansanga J. opened the scoring with two early goals (2’, 14’), followed by contributions from Vanlalhmangaiha (30’), team captain Joseph Malsawmtluanga (36’), and Jacob Lalawmpuia (43’). For Le Puducherry, R. Divakar scored twice (30’, 41’) and Madesh added another (40’).

The third match featured Goans Hockey narrowly defeating Hockey Jammu and Kashmir 3-2 in Pool B of Division C. Karan Kumar scored two goals (22’, 44’), with Saurabh Kumar sealing the game with a final goal (55’). Hockey Jammu and Kashmir made a valiant effort to equalize with quick goals from Harmandeep Singh (58’) and Jasjot Singh (59’).

In Division B, the first match saw Delhi Hockey overpower Telangana Hockey with a commanding score of 7-2 in Pool A. Goals were scored by Aryan (30’, 54’), Rihan (36’), Luv (41’), Sushant Sehrawat (42’, 45’), and Ashish (50’). For Telangana, captain Jala Yashith Surya (44’) and Athram Sambu (60’) contributed one goal each.

In Pool B, Hockey Karnataka dominated Hockey Himachal with a score of 5-0. Prateek Rajesh Yarakal scored two goals (23’, 43’), while Pratham Poovaiah M B (9’), A C Daiwik Ponnanna (27’), and captain Adarsh Govind Mutagar also found the net.

The final match of the day ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw between Chhattisgarh Hockey and Hockey Bihar in Pool B of Division B. Om Kumar Yadav scored both goals for Chhattisgarh (40’, 44’), while captain Abhay Shah netted two for Hockey Bihar (41’, 53’), concluding an action-packed day.

Point of View

I observe that the opening day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship has set a vibrant tone for the tournament. The performances from various state teams highlight the growing talent in Indian hockey, promising an exciting championship ahead.

NationPress

20 Jun 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the venue for the Men's Sub-jr Hockey Nationals?

The event took place at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar.

Which teams won their matches on the opening day?

Teams from Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Goa, Delhi, and Karnataka secured victories on the opening day.

Who were the standout players on the first day?

Key players included Lanka Chaitanya Yesu from Andhra Pradesh, Lalmuansanga J. from Mizoram, and Aryan from Delhi.

What were the scores of the matches?

Andhra Pradesh won 3-1, Mizoram won 5-3, Goans Hockey won 3-2, Delhi won 7-2, and Karnataka won 5-0.

What is the significance of this championship?