16th Hockey India Junior Men Nationals 2026: Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Arunachal win on Day 2
Synopsis
Day 2 of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Coimbatore delivered 47 goals across seven matches. Hat-tricks from Mohammad Ubaid Raza and Gurpreet Singh headlined a dominant day for Rajasthan and Chandigarh, while Arunachal's 8-2 demolition of Andhra Pradesh was the division's standout result.
Key Takeaways
Hockey Rajasthan beat Assam Hockey 11-3 in Division C Pool A, with Mohammad Ubaid Raza scoring a hat-trick.
Telangana Hockey defeated Hockey Gujarat 3-1 and Le Puducherry Hockey thrashed Tripura 7-0 in Division C Pool B.
Hockey Uttarakhand blanked Hockey Himachal 5-0 in Division B Pool A; Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey J&K drew 2-2 .
Hockey Arunachal routed Hockey Andhra Pradesh 8-2 in Division B Pool B.
Hockey Chandigarh closed the day with a 6-0 win over Bihar ; Gurpreet Singh scored a hat-trick.
A combined 47 goals were scored across 7 matches on 29 July 2026 at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground .
Hockey Rajasthan, Telangana Hockey, and Le Puducherry Hockey claimed victories in Division C, while Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Arunachal, and Hockey Chandigarh dominated in Division B on the second day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. The action-packed day featured seven matches across both divisions, with several sides registering commanding scorelines.
Division C Results
Hockey Rajasthan opened the day with an emphatic 11-3 win over Assam Hockey in Pool A. Mohammad Ubaid Raza was the standout performer, netting a hat-trick in the 31st, 41st, and 51st minutes. Himanshu Kumar Meena (8', 36'), Sandeep (36', 47'), Bisayati Azaj (49', 56'), Naman Patel (6'), and captain Manvendra Gurjar (40') added to the tally. For Assam, Suraj Thakur (30', 53') and captain Amanat Ali (3') scored the consolation goals.
In Pool B of Division C, Telangana Hockey edged out Hockey Gujarat 3-1. Ganesh Ravula (13', 55') and Piyush (49') scored for Telangana, while Divyeshbhai Rudhyabhai Wagh (42') pulled one back for Gujarat. Le Puducherry Hockey then delivered the day's most dominant performance in the same pool, thrashing Tripura 7-0. Goals came from Anbupathi (22', 25'), Gowtham (27', 59'), Rithish (10'), Illamaran (14'), and captain Mohannath (28').
Division B Results
Division B opened with a 2-2 draw between Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Jammu and Kashmir in Pool A. Laxman Chimnaji Metkar (33') and Krishna Viththal Rathod (53') scored for Maharashtra, while Arjun Pandit (30') and Harmanpreet Singh (57') levelled for J&K.
Hockey Uttarakhand then recorded a clean 5-0 win over Hockey Himachal in the same pool. Vishal Kumar (32', 57'), captain Sarthak Mahar (53', 55'), and Suraj Kumar (20') were on the scoresheet.
In Pool B of Division B, Hockey Arunachal outclassed Hockey Andhra Pradesh 8-2. Ali Jafar (8', 17'), Sujeet Rajbhar (54', 56'), Samar Ali (13'), Mridul Yadav (21'), captain Pranjal Kumar Mishra (28'), and Shiva Savita (42') scored for Arunachal. Ramesh Kurapati (35', 51') replied twice for Andhra Pradesh.
Hockey Chandigarh closed out the day with a 6-0 victory over Bihar in Pool B of Division B. Gurpreet Singh struck a hat-trick (40', 47', 56'), with Rishav (20'), Prabhjot Singh Saini (26'), and Dilavarpreet Singh (60') completing the rout.
Scorers at a Glance
The day produced a combined tally of 47 goals across seven matches, highlighting the attacking intent of junior sides from across the country. Hat-tricks from Mohammad Ubaid Raza (Rajasthan) and Gurpreet Singh (Chandigarh) were the individual highlights of the day.
What's Next
The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 continues at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground, with pool-stage matches set to determine which sides advance to the knockout rounds. Teams from both divisions will be eager to build on their Day 2 form as competition intensifies.
Point of View
A structural reality that Hockey India's divisional format is designed to address but has yet to fully resolve. Hat-tricks from players like Mohammad Ubaid Raza and Gurpreet Singh signal individual brilliance, but the 11-3 and 8-2 margins raise questions about the competitive balance within divisions. For states like Arunachal and Puducherry, these wins represent genuine developmental progress; for Assam and Tripura, the scorelines are a reminder that investment in junior infrastructure remains uneven across India. The national championship remains one of the few platforms where this disparity is made visible — and measurable.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Day 2 results of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026?
On Day 2 at Coimbatore, Hockey Rajasthan beat Assam 11-3, Telangana defeated Gujarat 3-1, and Le Puducherry Hockey beat Tripura 7-0 in Division C. In Division B, Uttarakhand won 5-0 over Himachal, Arunachal beat Andhra Pradesh 8-2, Chandigarh defeated Bihar 6-0, and Maharashtra drew 2-2 with Jammu and Kashmir.
Who scored a hat-trick on Day 2 of the Hockey India Junior Men Nationals 2026?
Two players scored hat-tricks on Day 2. Mohammad Ubaid Raza of Hockey Rajasthan netted in the 31st, 41st, and 51st minutes against Assam, while Gurpreet Singh of Hockey Chandigarh scored in the 40th, 47th, and 56th minutes against Bihar.
Where is the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 being held?
The tournament is being held at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Day 2 matches took place on 29 July 2026.
How does the divisional format work at the Hockey India Junior Men Nationals?
The championship is split into divisions — Division A, B, and C — grouping state teams by competitive level. Pool-stage matches within each division determine which teams advance to the knockout rounds.
Which teams are in contention after Day 2 in Division B?
After Day 2, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Arunachal, and Hockey Chandigarh lead their respective pools in Division B following convincing wins. Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Jammu and Kashmir are level after their 2-2 draw.
