Hockey India Women's Academy Championship 2026: Day 3 results from Gwalior
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy's 14-0 rout of Mumbai Schools Sports Association was the standout scoreline on Day 3 in Gwalior, with captain Nousheen Naz's hat-trick leading the charge. Across both the Sub-Junior and Junior championships, four teams recorded bonus-heavy wins that will shape Pool B seedings heading into the knockout rounds.
Key Takeaways
Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy thrashed Mumbai Schools Sports Association 14–0 in the Junior Women's Pool B on 28 July 2026 .
Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta beat Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy 10–0 , with captain Deepa Upadhyay scoring a hat-trick.
Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata won 7–0 against Mumbai Schools Sports Association in the Sub-Junior Pool B.
Raja Karan Hockey Academy defeated R K Roy Hockey Academy 5–1 in the Sub-Junior Pool B.
Nousheen Naz (Madhya Pradesh) and Deepa Upadhyay (Bhai Behlo) were the standout performers with hat-tricks on Day 3.
Four teams — Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata, Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy — posted commanding victories on Day 3 of the 4th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 and the 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Sub-Junior Pool B: Khalsa's Kolkata and Raja Karan dominate
Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata opened the day's action with a comprehensive 7–0 demolition of Mumbai Schools Sports Association in Pool B of the Sub-Junior Women's Championship. Ritu and Puja Kumari Shaw each struck twice, with Gunjan also contributing a brace. Quosish Khatoon rounded off the tally with the seventh goal.
In the second Pool B sub-junior fixture, Raja Karan Hockey Academy edged past R K Roy Hockey Academy 5–1. Tanvi and Riya scored two goals apiece to power the victory, while Sonika added a fifth. Riya Kumari netted the consolation goal for R K Roy Hockey Academy.
Junior Pool B: Bhai Behlo and Madhya Pradesh run riot
Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta produced a dominant display in Pool B of the Junior Women's Championship, defeating Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy 10–0. Captain Deepa Upadhyay led from the front with a hat-trick, while Dewika scored twice. Further goals came from Muskan Bharti, Shweta Kumari, Jaskarndeep Kaur, Manreet Kaur, and Punita.
The day's most emphatic result came from Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, who hammered Mumbai Schools Sports Association 14–0. Nousheen Naz claimed a hat-trick, while Sudipta Kindo, Captain Kanak Pal, Tanvi, and Shalini Singh each netted twice. Sujata Jayant, Gungun Kaur, Sanjana Mourya, and Sneha Davde completed the scoring.
Key Developments on Day 3
The scorelines reflect the sharp talent disparity between established academy programmes and newer entrants in the Zone A & B groupings. Notably, Mumbai Schools Sports Association conceded 21 goals across two matches on the day — a sign of the gulf in structured coaching that Hockey India's academy championship format is designed to address over successive editions.
What's Next
The championship continues in Gwalior, with Pool B fixtures progressing toward knockout stages. Teams with perfect records after the league phase will enter the elimination rounds as frontrunners, making the remaining group matches critical for goal difference and seeding.
Point of View
The development purpose of the championship is undermined for both the dominant teams and the overwhelmed ones. The academy model is the right vehicle for grassroots women's hockey, but seeding and zonal sorting need sharper calibration to ensure meaningful competition across all pool fixtures, not just the top-bracket matchups.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026?
It is a national-level hockey tournament organised by Hockey India for junior and sub-junior women's academy teams, currently being held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The championship is divided into Zone A & B groupings with pool-stage matches leading to knockout rounds.
Who were the top scorers on Day 3 in Gwalior?
Nousheen Naz of Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy and captain Deepa Upadhyay of Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta both scored hat-tricks on Day 3. Ritu, Puja Kumari Shaw, and Gunjan each scored braces for Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata in the sub-junior fixture.
What were the Day 3 results in the Sub-Junior Women's Championship?
In Pool B, Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata beat Mumbai Schools Sports Association 7-0, and Raja Karan Hockey Academy defeated R K Roy Hockey Academy 5-1.
What were the Day 3 results in the Junior Women's Championship?
In Pool B, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta defeated Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy 10-0, and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Mumbai Schools Sports Association 14-0.
Where is the Hockey India Women's Academy Championship 2026 being held?
The championship is being held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Day 3 fixtures took place on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
