Did Chandigarh and Delhi Secure Their Promotion to Division A at the Jr Men Hockey Nationals?
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Synopsis
The thrilling action at the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship continues as Chandigarh and Delhi celebrate their promotion to Division A. Discover how the day unfolded and which teams excelled in Jalandhar!
Key Takeaways
- Hockey Chandigarh and Delhi promoted to Division A.
- Hockey Himachal and Assam Hockey relegated to Division C.
- Outstanding performances by Hockey Association of Bihar and Bengal.
- Close matches in Division A showcase competitive spirit.
- Development of junior hockey is crucial for India's future.
Jalandhar, Aug 17 (NationPress) The sixth day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship showcased two Division 'B' matches and four Division 'A' matches. Both Hockey Association of Bihar and Hockey Bengal emerged victorious in their matches, marking the conclusion of Division ‘B’. Hockey Chandigarh and Delhi topped Pool A and Pool B respectively, earning their promotion to Division 'A' for the upcoming year, while Hockey Himachal and Assam Hockey were relegated to Division 'C'. In the Division 'A' matches held in Jalandhar, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and Hockey Punjab achieved victories.
In the first Division ‘B’ contest, Hockey Association of Bihar triumphed over Assam Hockey with a score of 4-3 in Pool B. Nandlal Shah (18', 47') scored two goals, complemented by strikes from Md Alishan Ahmad (1') and Ranjan Kumar (6'). For Assam Hockey, Sadique Ahmed (6'), Ashish Kumar (26'), and Rohan Ekka (57') contributed to the scoreline.
In the concluding Division 'B' match, Hockey Bengal secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Hockey Uttarakhand. Goals came from Bijay Shaw (3'), Captain Prince Gabriyal Dhan (7'), Aman Kumar Thakur (36'), and Karan Shaw (37'), while Naveen Prasad (60') netted the only goal for Uttarakhand.
The first Division ‘A’ match of the day saw Hockey Association of Odisha defeat Hockey Karnataka 2-1 in Pool D. Nitesh Sharma (37') opened the scoring for Karnataka, but Ritik Lakra (50') and Aryan Xess (51') turned the tide in the final quarter.
In the next Division 'A' match, Hockey Haryana demonstrated dominance with a 5-0 win over Manipur Hockey in Pool C. Goals were scored by Sunil (15'), Chirag (27'), Navraj Singh (50'), Rahul (56'), and Ansh Kamboj (59').
Next, Uttar Pradesh Hockey emerged victorious over Hockey Jharkhand with a score of 2-0 in Pool B, with Ujjwal Pal (26') converting a penalty corner and Satyam Pandey (32') adding a field goal.
In the final Division 'A' match of the day, Hockey Punjab narrowly defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh 3-2. Goals for Punjab were scored by Om Rajnesh Saini (3'), Lovenoor Singh (14'), and Japnit Singh (41'), while Mohd Anas (19') and Sohil Ali (39') scored for Madhya Pradesh.
Point of View
And the performances of these teams are pivotal for the future of Indian hockey. It's crucial to support and promote such events to nurture young talent.
NationPress
19/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams were promoted to Division A?
Hockey Chandigarh and Delhi were promoted to Division A after topping their respective pools.
What happened to Hockey Himachal and Assam Hockey?
Both Hockey Himachal and Assam Hockey were relegated to Division C.
Who won the Division B matches?
Hockey Association of Bihar and Hockey Bengal won their respective Division B matches.
What were the key matches on Day 6?
Key matches included Hockey Association of Odisha vs. Hockey Karnataka and Hockey Haryana vs. Manipur Hockey.
Where is the tournament being held?
The tournament is being held in Jalandhar, Punjab.
