Day 6 Highlights: Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh, and Kerala Triumph in Sr Men's Hockey Nationals

Synopsis

On April 9, 2025, in Jhansi, Chandigarh, Telangana, Delhi, and Kerala claimed wins in the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship, with Hockey Punjab also securing victory. Exciting matches showcased incredible individual performances and competitive spirit.

Key Takeaways

Chandigarh defeated Uttarakhand 9-0 in Division B.
Telangana scored 8 goals against Andhra Pradesh.
Delhi edged out Assam with a thrilling 6-4.
Kerala won 4-1 against Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Hockey Punjab narrowly beat Odisha 3-2.

Jhansi, April 9 (NationPress) Teams from Chandigarh, Telangana, Delhi, and Kerala clinched victories in their respective matches in Division B, while Hockey Punjab secured a win in Division A on the sixth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

In the first match of the day, Hockey Chandigarh outplayed Hockey Uttarakhand with a dominating score of 9-0 in Pool A of Division B. Amandeep (22’, 32’) and Gurmukh Singh (30’, 36’) scored two goals each for the winning team, while Ankush (13’), Inderpal Singh (24’), Sunil (35’), Deepak (37’), and Mohit (41’) also contributed to the scoreline.

In the same pool, Telangana Hockey triumphed over Hockey Andhra Pradesh with a score of 8-2. Aiyappa P.R. (6’, 20’, 31’, 52’) showcased exceptional form by scoring four goals. Other contributors for Telangana Hockey included Venkatesh Telugu (3’, 55’), Rohit Singh (9’), and Ram Kumar Vetti (11’). For Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Sandeep Kumar Ragipati (13’) and Venu Gorrela Gopal (50’) were the scorers.

In Pool B of Division B, Delhi Hockey edged out Assam Hockey with a thrilling score of 6-4. Govind Singh Bisht (8’, 30’), Yogember Rawat (20’, 48’), Pardeep (15’), and Amit (60’) scored for Delhi Hockey, while Pavan Dr (40’, 50’), Mojammil Hoque (9’), and Pankaj Kumar Yadav (47’) found the net for Assam Hockey.

Kerala Hockey concluded their Pool B match with a solid 4-1 victory over Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey. Shahanul Shafas Kv (18’, 38’, 55’) netted a hat-trick, with Sadhik Tk (31’) also scoring for Kerala Hockey. Pratyush Tiwari (50’) was the single scorer for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey.

In Division A, Hockey Punjab clinched victory in their Pool A match against the Hockey Association of Odisha with a score of 3-2. Jugraj Singh (16’), Araijeet Singh Hundal (48’), and Pardeep Singh (55’) scored for the winning team, while Captain Amit Rohidas (37’) and Matiyas Dang (51’) found the net for Hockey Association of Odisha.

In the final match of the day, Manipur Hockey and Hockey Karnataka played to a 1-1 draw, with Nilakanta Sharma (44’) and Ganesh Majji (50’) scoring for their respective teams.