Hockey Mizoram top Pool A; Tamil Nadu climb to third at Jr Women's Nationals 2026
Synopsis
Hockey Mizoram sit atop Pool A with a perfect two-from-two record, level on points with Andhra Pradesh, after a clinical 3-1 win over Delhi. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu's four-goal blitz against Goa has revived their campaign in Pool B — setting up a compelling finish to the Division B pool stage at the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship in Pune.
Key Takeaways
Hockey Mizoram beat Delhi Hockey 3-1 on 14 August 2026 to secure their second win and top Division B, Pool A on six points .
Hockey Andhra Pradesh are level with Mizoram at the top of Pool A with two wins and six points .
Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu defeated Goans Hockey 4-0 to claim their first win and move to third in Pool B .
Manjinder scored a hat-trick as Le Puducherry Hockey beat Hockey Jammu & Kashmir 3-1 in Division C on Thursday.
All matches are being played at the Maj.
Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium , Pune , hosted by Hockey Maharashtra and the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation .
Hockey Mizoram secured their second consecutive victory in Pool A of Division B at the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, while the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu claimed their first win to move into third place in Pool B — all at the Maj. Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Pune on Friday, 14 August 2026. The championship is hosted by Hockey Maharashtra in association with the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
Mizoram Dominate Pool A
Hockey Mizoram defeated Delhi Hockey 3-1 to consolidate their position at the top of Pool A. Topro Rilen opened the scoring in the 18th minute, before Al Rawngbawl Esther doubled the lead in the 34th minute. Anjana Xaxa added a third in the 51st minute to put the contest beyond doubt. Dipika pulled one back for Delhi in the 58th minute, but it proved too little too late.
With the result, Hockey Mizoram and Hockey Andhra Pradesh are level at the top of Pool A with two wins and six points each, while Delhi Hockey remain rooted to the bottom of the pool.
Tamil Nadu Register First Win, Move Off Bottom
In Pool B, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu bounced back emphatically with a commanding 4-0 victory over Goans Hockey. Gopika R struck in the 11th minute, followed by Priyadharshini K in the 18th minute to give Tamil Nadu a 2-0 half-time lead. Swathi Sharma S and Thamaraiselvi P added further goals in the 53rd and 58th minutes respectively to seal a comprehensive win.
The victory lifted Tamil Nadu to third place in Pool B, while Goans Hockey remain at the bottom without a goal scored.
Thursday's Key Results
In matches played on Thursday, 13 August, Le Puducherry Hockey defeated Hockey Jammu & Kashmir 3-1 in a Division C, Pool B encounter. Manjinder was the standout performer, completing a hat-trick with goals in the 22nd, 31st, and 46th minutes. Devi Sonali had given Jammu & Kashmir an early lead in the 6th minute, but Le Puducherry held firm thereafter.
In Division B, Pool A, Hockey Andhra Pradesh edged past Delhi Hockey 2-1. Rajeswari Yadav Sai Dharna opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Anikha Bennu doubled the lead in the 30th minute. NIGHTO Nisha pulled one back for Delhi in the 33rd minute, but Andhra Pradesh held on. Hockey Uttarakhand and Hockey Bihar played out a 1-1 draw in Pool B, while Hockey Karnataka defeated Hockey Bihar 2-1. Three matches were decided by forfeit.
Full Results — 14 August
Division B, Pool A: Hockey Mizoram 3 (Topro Rilen 18', Al Rawngbawl Esther 34', Anjana Xaxa 51') beat Delhi Hockey 1 (Dipika 58'). HT: 0-0.
Division B, Pool B: Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 4 (Gopika R 11', Priyadharshini K 18', Swathi Sharma S 53', Thamaraiselvi P 58') beat Goans Hockey 0. HT: 2-0.
Division B, Pool B: Hockey Uttarakhand 1 (Diksha 43') drew with Hockey Bihar 1 (Sidhi Kumari 30'). HT: 0-1.
Division B, Pool B: Hockey Karnataka 2 (Lakshmi 43' - p.s; Manish Ponnamma Cd 50') beat Hockey Bihar 1 (Sidhi Kumari 17' - p.c). HT: 0-1.
With the pool stage advancing, the battle for qualification spots is set to intensify over the coming days at Pune's Maj. Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium.
Point of View
After being bottom of their pool, suggests the Division B field is far more competitive than early results implied. The real question is whether the pool-stage momentum of smaller hockey federations like Mizoram and Puducherry translates into knockout-round performances — historically, that is where resource gaps between states tend to show.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who topped Pool A in Division B at the Hockey India Junior Women Nationals 2026?
Hockey Mizoram topped Pool A in Division B after their 3-1 win over Delhi Hockey on 14 August 2026, level on six points with Hockey Andhra Pradesh, who also have two wins.
What was Tamil Nadu's result at the Junior Women's Hockey Nationals on 14 August?
The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu beat Goans Hockey 4-0 in Division B, Pool B, on 14 August 2026. The win moved Tamil Nadu from the bottom of the pool to third place.
Who scored for Hockey Mizoram in their 3-1 win over Delhi?
Topro Rilen (18'), Al Rawngbawl Esther (34'), and Anjana Xaxa (51') scored for Hockey Mizoram. Delhi's only goal came from Dipika in the 58th minute.
Where is the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 being held?
The championship is being held at the Maj. Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Pune. It is hosted by Hockey Maharashtra in association with the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
What happened in the Division C match between Le Puducherry Hockey and Jammu & Kashmir?
Le Puducherry Hockey defeated Hockey Jammu & Kashmir 3-1 in a Division C, Pool B match on Thursday, 13 August. Manjinder scored a hat-trick in the 22nd, 31st, and 46th minutes; Devi Sonali scored for Jammu & Kashmir in the 6th minute.
