Hockey India Junior Women Academy C'ship 2026: Bhai Behla, MP Academy dominate Day 2
Synopsis
MP Academy's 9-0 demolition of Ritu Rani and Bhai Behla's clinical 4-0 win over Mumbai have set Pool B alight on Day 2 of the Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 in Gwalior — with six goal-scorers combining for 13 goals in a single afternoon of junior women's hockey.
Key Takeaways
Bhai Behla Hockey Academy Bhagta defeated Mumbai Schools Sports Association 4-0 in Pool B on Day 2 .
Goals from Deepa Upadhyay (3'), Jaskarndeep Kaur (13'), Dewika (56'), and Punita (58') sealed the win.
Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy routed Ritu Rani Hockey Academy 9-0 , with braces from Tanvi , Priyanshi Bhanwar , and Sujata Jayant .
The 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) features 12 teams across two pools in Gwalior .
Semi-finals are scheduled for 2 August ; the final and third-place playoff on 3 August 2026 .
Bhai Behla Hockey Academy Bhagta and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy posted convincing Pool B victories on Day 2 of the 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B), held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday, 26 July 2026. The two wins further sharpened the Pool B standings as the 11-day tournament gathers momentum.
Bhai Behla Shut Out Mumbai 4-0
In the day's opening Pool B fixture, Bhai Behla Hockey Academy Bhagta delivered a clinical display against Mumbai Schools Sports Association, running out 4-0 winners. Deepa Upadhyay drew first blood as early as the 3rd minute, setting the tone for a composed team performance. Jaskarndeep Kaur doubled the advantage in the 13th minute, and late strikes from Dewika (56') and Punita (58') sealed the comfortable margin.
MP Academy Demolish Ritu Rani 9-0
The day's second and final Pool B match was a one-sided affair, with Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy routing Ritu Rani Hockey Academy by a commanding 9-0 scoreline. Tanvi (10', 33'), Priyanshi Bhanwar (24', 26'), and Sujata Jayant (15', 36') each contributed a brace, while Hirva Purohit (31'), Gungun Kaur (34'), and Kanak Pal (37') added a goal apiece in a comprehensive display of attacking hockey.
Day 1 Recap
On the opening day, Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy, Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy had each registered convincing victories across Pool A and Pool B encounters, setting an early high-scoring tone for the championship.
Tournament Format and Road to the Final
A total of 12 academy teams have been divided into two pools of six teams each, with every side playing the remaining five teams in its pool during the league stage. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for 2 August. The third-place playoff and the final are both slated for 3 August. Teams earn three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. In knockout-stage matches requiring a result, tied contests will be resolved via a shoot-out under FIH Tournament Regulations. The tournament concludes on 3 August 2026.
Point of View
The heavy defeats expose the structural challenge facing school-affiliated and smaller regional programmes when pitted against full-time residential academies. Hockey India's academy championship model is precisely designed to surface this talent differential, but the lopsided results also raise questions about seeding and pool balance in future editions.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won on Day 2 of the Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026?
Bhai Behla Hockey Academy Bhagta defeated Mumbai Schools Sports Association 4-0, and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Ritu Rani Hockey Academy 9-0 in the two Pool B matches played on Day 2 in Gwalior.
Who were the top scorers in the MP Academy vs Ritu Rani match?
Tanvi, Priyanshi Bhanwar, and Sujata Jayant each scored twice for Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy. Hirva Purohit, Gungun Kaur, and Kanak Pal added one goal each in the 9-0 rout.
Where and when is the Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 being held?
The 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) is being held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It began on 25 July and concludes on 3 August 2026.
How does the tournament format work?
Twelve academy teams are split into two pools of six. Each team plays the others in its pool during the league stage, with three points for a win and one for a draw. The top two from each pool qualify for the semi-finals on 2 August, with the final and third-place match on 3 August.
Which teams won on Day 1 of the championship?
Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy, Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy each recorded victories across Pool A and Pool B on the opening day of the tournament.
