How Did Ghumanhera Riser’s and Raja Karan Secure Their Wins?
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Key Takeaways
- Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy scored a remarkable 16-0 victory.
- Raja Karan Hockey Academy won a close match 3-2.
- Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy also achieved a dominant 16-0 win.
- The championship showcases the rising talent in women’s hockey.
- Exciting moments are expected throughout the tournament.
Karnal, Nov 16 (NationPress) The 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B commenced on Sunday, delivering exhilarating moments at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana. Teams such as Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy, Citizen Hockey XI, and Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre showcased their prowess by winning their respective matches.
The day started with Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy dominating Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy with a staggering 16-0 victory in Pool C. Dipika was the standout player, netting four goals (11’, 26’, 38’, 46’). Other notable performances included Nisha (4’, 7’, 21’), Durga (31’, 32’, 35’), and Priya (14’, 44’, 54’), all achieving hat-tricks, while Diya (39’, 42’) and Pooja (59’) also contributed to the scoreline.
Raja Karan Hockey Academy fought hard for a narrow 3-2 victory against Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) in a Pool C match, with goals from Shagun (3’), Gurparvesh Kaur (7’), and Sonika (11’). Tulsi (45’) and Komalpreet Kaur (50’) scored in response for Khalsa.
In Pool B, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy achieved a decisive 16-0 win over Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy. Sukhpreet Kaur, the captain, was instrumental with five goals (17’, 19’, 29’, 46’, 50’), and Jaismeen Kaur added four (48’, 54’, 58’, 60’). Jashmeen Gill (14’, 43’), Mandeep Kaur (26’, 60’), and Neha (40’, 56’) also made significant contributions.
In another Pool B encounter, Citizen Hockey XI triumphed with a 3-0 victory against Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society. Mehzabi Bano scored twice (15’, 46’), and Nasmina Talukdar (12’) added another goal to the tally.
In Pool A action, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre claimed a 3-0 victory over Sports Authority Of Gujarat – Hockey Academy. Drupati Naik (33’) initiated the scoring, followed by goals from Jyoti Xaxa (37’) and Yashoda (51’).