Assam Triumphs Over Bihar 2-1 in Sr Women Hockey Nationals

Synopsis

On March 3rd in Panchkula, Assam Hockey triumphed over Hockey Association of Bihar 2-1 in the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship. This thrilling match showcased key performances and highlighted the competitive spirit of the tournament, which features a new promotion and relegation format.

Key Takeaways

Assam Hockey secured a 2-1 victory over Bihar.
Munmuni Das scored the opening goal for Assam.
Khushboo Prajapati added another goal late in the match.
Nusrat Khatoon scored a consolation goal for Bihar.
The tournament features a new promotion and relegation format.

Panchkula, March 3 (NationPress) Assam Hockey secured a 2-1 victory against Hockey Association of Bihar on the third day of Division B during the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship held at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium.

After a fiercely contested first quarter, Assam Hockey broke the stalemate just before half-time when captain Munmuni Das (29’) converted a penalty corner to give her team the lead. The victorious side maintained a solid defense, keeping their narrow advantage throughout the third quarter.

As the match approached its conclusion, the game opened up once again when Khushboo Prajapati (59’) scored another penalty corner for Assam Hockey. Almost immediately, Hockey Association of Bihar managed to pull one back with a consolation goal from Nusrat Khatoon. With this win, Assam Hockey has begun their campaign positively, while Hockey Association of Bihar continues to face challenges.

In another Division C match on Sunday, Hockey Andhra Pradesh achieved a 4-2 victory over Hockey Jammu and Kashmir in their Pool B clash. Revathi Thalari (3’, 17’) netted a vital brace, along with contributions from Harathi Lomada (36’) and Madugula Bhavani (45’). Rajni (10’) and Anju Kumari (57’) scored for Hockey Jammu and Kashmir.

In the final Division C match of the day, Le Puducherry Hockey showcased a commanding performance, winning 6-1 against Hockey Arunachal in Pool B. Jayaprtha S (13’, 39’, 41’) achieved a remarkable hat-trick, with additional goals from B Deepika (4’, 22’) and S Subasri (40’). Hema Navait (5’) was the sole scorer for Hockey Arunachal.

The 2025 edition of the women's nationals features a new format that includes a promotion and relegation system, enhancing the competition and excitement of the tournament.

A total of 28 teams are competing in this tournament, categorized into three Divisions: Division A, Division B, and Division C. This new structure not only intensifies the competition but also creates a clear pathway for teams to rise to higher divisions or face relegation based on their performances.