Day 4 Highlights: Victories for Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, J&K, Mizoram, and Bihar in Sub-jr Men National Hockey
Synopsis
The 16th Hockey India Sub-junior Men National Championship 2026 saw fierce competition on Day 4, with dominant wins from Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, J&K, Mizoram, and Bihar. Notably, Assam and Le Puducherry ended their match in a draw.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Hockey showcased immense talent with a 30-0 victory.
Uttarakhand secured a 4-0 win with a hat-trick from Kumar Aman .
Chhattisgarh defeated Karnataka 4-1.
Hockey Jammu & Kashmir edged Rajasthan 2-1.
Mizoram and Bihar both recorded commanding wins.
Rajgir (Bihar), April 4 (NationPress) On the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-junior Men National Championship 2026 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, six teams secured victories, with Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, and Bihar emerging triumphant. Conversely, Assam and Le Puducherry settled for a draw.
The opening match saw Delhi Hockey dominate Hockey Gujarat with a staggering 30-0 score in Pool A of Division B. Siddharth was a standout performer, netting eight goals (11’, 14’, 14’, 15’, 26’, 26’, 32’, 47’), while Aryan contributed five goals (22’, 26’, 33’, 39’, 51’). Both Sehrawat Sushant (15’, 42’, 51’, 54’) and Singh Yuvraj (1’, 20’, 21’, 40’) scored four times each, and Rihan added a hat-trick (12’, 30’, 50’). Luv (5’, 41’), Ibrahim Haroon (4’, 49’), and Purshottam (33’, 55’) completed the rout with two goals each.
In the second match, Hockey Uttarakhand narrowly defeated Telangana Hockey 4-0, with Kumar Aman shining with a hat-trick (41’, 44’, 53’), and Vikash Kashyap contributing one goal (45’).
Chhattisgarh Hockey overcame Hockey Karnataka 4-1 during the third match of Division B. Goals came from Lavi Manikpuri (27’), Abhishek Yadav (29’), Mini Rohan (44’), and Om Kumar Yadav (60’), while Harshavardhan Naganaboina Vinayakasree (4’) scored the only goal for Hockey Karnataka.
In Division C, Pool B, Hockey Jammu & Kashmir achieved a close 2-1 victory over Hockey Rajasthan. Sukhpreet Singh (10’) and Harmandeep Singh (33’) found the net, while Gurshan Singh (36’) scored a consolation goal for Hockey Rajasthan.
Later, Hockey Mizoram triumphed over Hockey Andhra Pradesh in Pool A of Division C, led by their captain Joseph Malsawmtluanga, who scored a hat-trick (26’, 30’, 36’) alongside Jacob Lalawmpuia (36’).
In the final match of Pool B, Hockey Bihar defeated Hockey Himachal 3-1, with captain Abhay Singh scoring twice (6’, 11’) and Amritanshu Pandey (28’) adding another. Pankaj Verma (31’) scored for Hockey Himachal.
The day's final game ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw between Assam Hockey and Le Puducherry Hockey, with Sajal Biswas scoring both goals for Le Puducherry (3’, 29’) and Rithik (18’) and Manikandan (43’) netting for Assam.
Point of View
The results of Day 4 in the Sub-junior Men National Championship reflect the competitive spirit and emerging talents in Indian hockey. The victories by Delhi, Uttarakhand, and others showcase a promising future for the sport in the country.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams won on Day 4 of the championship?
Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, and Bihar all won their matches.
What was the score of the Delhi vs. Hockey Gujarat match?
Delhi Hockey won decisively with a score of 30-0 against Hockey Gujarat.
Who scored the most goals in the Delhi match?
Siddharth was the standout player with eight goals in the match against Hockey Gujarat.
What was the outcome of the Assam vs. Le Puducherry match?
The match between Assam Hockey and Le Puducherry ended in a 2-2 draw.
Where was the championship held?
The 16th Hockey India Sub-junior Men National Championship took place at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
