How Did Himachal Achieve Dominance Over Puducherry and Assam Triumph Over J&K?

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Key Takeaways
- Hockey Himachal showcased incredible talent, winning 9-0.
- Assam Hockey secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory.
- Key players like Sonam and Jyoshna Ekka made significant contributions.
- The championship is highlighting the future of women's hockey in India.
- Close matches indicate a competitive tournament ahead.
Ranchi, July 4 (NationPress) Hockey Himachal showcased their prowess by overwhelming Le Puducherry Hockey with a score of 9-0. Meanwhile, Assam Hockey fought hard to secure a 3-2 victory against Hockey Jammu & Kashmir on the second day of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship 2025, hosted at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium here on Friday.
In other matches, Telangana Hockey and Goans Hockey ended in a goalless stalemate in the Division 'C' segment.
Within Division 'B', Hockey Uttarakhand triumphed over Hockey Karnataka with a score of 2-0, Manipur Hockey delivered a stunning performance against Kerala Hockey winning 6-0, and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu narrowly defeated Hockey Gujarat with a score of 4-3.
In the standout match between Hockey Himachal and Le Puducherry Hockey, Sonam netted a hat-trick (35', 37', 45'), while team captain Navneet Kaur contributed two goals (32', 44') alongside Shanvi Sharma (3', 33'). Tanisha (5') and Kashish Chauhan (49') added to the impressive tally.
The match between Assam Hockey and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir was a nail-biter, with Jyoshna Ekka (27', 39') and captain Roshni Burh (38') scoring for Assam, while Akshra Dutta (40', 53') replied with both goals for Jammu & Kashmir.
In Division 'B', Mukta (11') and Gungun Katariya (23') ensured victory for Hockey Uttarakhand over Hockey Karnataka. Later, Jerina Chongtham (13', 14') set the pace for Manipur Hockey against Kerala Hockey, followed by contributions from Meikam Surviya Devi (41'), Chanu Ngairangbam Langlen (47'), and Huidrom Bidyaluxmi Devi (53').
The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu edged out Hockey Gujarat in a thrilling match ending 4-3, with captain Jovina Defny Mj scoring two goals (28', 30'). MJ Jonishadefny (5') and S Kowsica (40') also found the back of the net, while Krisha Gheewala (10'), Jadeja Bhavnaba (41'), and Maida Shitalben (51') scored for Gujarat.
In the final match of the day, Chhattisgarh Hockey cruised to a 5-0 victory over Hockey Bengal. Early goals from Praja Twinkal (5') and Kaur Manpreet (8') set the tone, while Shyamlee Ray netted a hat-trick (30', 40', 42') to seal their emphatic win.