Hockey India Jr Women Nationals Day 2: AP, Karnataka, Puducherry win in Pune
Synopsis
Day 2 of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 in Pune saw individual brilliance steal the headlines — Tanya Chaurasiya scored all four of Assam's goals, while Vishvani Anil and Manjinder both fired hat-tricks for Karnataka and Le Puducherry respectively. With three forfeit wins also recorded, the group stage is already revealing which sides mean business.
Key Takeaways
Le Puducherry beat Hockey Jammu & Kashmir 3-1 in Division 'C', Pool B, with Manjinder scoring a hat-trick.
Hockey Andhra Pradesh defeated Delhi Hockey 2-1 in a closely fought Division 'B', Pool A match.
Hockey Karnataka thrashed Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 5-1 , with Vishvani Anil netting a hat-trick.
Assam Hockey beat Kerala Hockey 4-2 ; Tanya Chaurasiya scored all four goals.
Uttarakhand and Bihar drew 1-1 in Division 'B', Pool B.
Three matches were decided by forfeit, including 5-0 wins for Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
The 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 produced a flurry of goals and competitive action on Day 2 in Pune on 13 August 2026, with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Le Puducherry all claiming victories across Divisions 'B' and 'C'. Uttarakhand and Bihar shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, while three matches were decided by forfeit.
Le Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh Shine in Pool Encounters
In a Division 'C', Pool B fixture, Le Puducherry Hockey defeated Hockey Jammu & Kashmir 3-1. Manjinder was the star of the show, completing a hat-trick with goals in the 22nd, 31st, and 46th minutes. Devi Sonali had given Jammu & Kashmir an early lead in the 6th minute, but Puducherry held firm to take all three points.
In Division 'B', Pool A, Hockey Andhra Pradesh edged out Delhi Hockey 2-1 in a tightly contested match. Rajeswari Yadav Sai Dharna opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Anikha Bennu doubled the lead in the 30th minute. NIGHTO Nisha pulled one back for Delhi in the 33rd minute, but Andhra Pradesh held on for the win.
Karnataka's Five-Star Show; Assam Impress
Hockey Karnataka delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in Division 'B', Pool B. Vishvani Anil fired a hat-trick in the 18th, 21st, and 36th minutes, with Lakshmi adding a goal in the 2nd minute and Manish Ponnamma Cd (C) contributing in the 9th minute. Tamil Nadu's only response came from Priyadarshini K in the 4th minute.
Assam Hockey also put on an attacking display, routing Kerala Hockey 4-2 in Division 'B', Pool A. Tanya Chaurasiya was exceptional, netting all four goals for Assam in the 17th, 41st, 44th, and 44th minutes. Jyoti Jaya scored both Kerala goals in the 42nd and 51st minutes.
Uttarakhand-Bihar Draw and Division 'C' Results
In Division 'B', Pool B, Hockey Uttarakhand and Hockey Bihar played out a 1-1 stalemate. Diksha put Uttarakhand ahead in the 40th minute, but Siddhi Kumari equalised for Bihar in the 30th minute, with both sides settling for a point each.
In Division 'C', Pool A, Hockey Arunachal and Hockey Rajasthan played out a 0-0 draw. Elsewhere in the division, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey were awarded a 5-0 forfeit win over the Tripura Olympic Association. In Division 'C', Pool B, Hockey Gujarat received a 5-0 forfeit victory over Telangana Hockey.
What to Watch Next
With the group stage progressing across multiple pools, teams like Karnataka and Assam have set strong early markers. The battle for Division 'B' and 'C' qualification spots is expected to intensify as the tournament continues in Pune.
Point of View
With contributions spread across the squad, making them an early team to watch in Division 'B'. The three forfeit results also raise questions about the readiness of smaller hockey associations, a structural issue that Hockey India has yet to meaningfully address at junior level.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won on Day 2 of the Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026?
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Le Puducherry, and Assam all won their matches on Day 2 in Pune on 13 August 2026. Uttarakhand and Bihar drew 1-1, while three matches were awarded by forfeit.
Who scored a hat-trick for Le Puducherry in the championship?
Manjinder scored a hat-trick for Le Puducherry Hockey in their 3-1 Division 'C', Pool B victory over Hockey Jammu & Kashmir, netting in the 22nd, 31st, and 46th minutes.
How did Hockey Karnataka perform on Day 2?
Hockey Karnataka won 5-1 against Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in Division 'B', Pool B. Vishvani Anil scored a hat-trick in the 18th, 21st, and 36th minutes, with Lakshmi and Manish Ponnamma Cd (C) adding one goal each.
What happened in the Assam vs Kerala match?
Assam Hockey beat Kerala Hockey 4-2 in Division 'B', Pool A. Tanya Chaurasiya scored all four goals for Assam, while Jyoti Jaya netted both goals for Kerala.
Which teams were awarded forfeit wins on Day 2?
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey were awarded a 5-0 forfeit win over the Tripura Olympic Association in Division 'C', Pool A, and Hockey Gujarat received a 5-0 forfeit victory over Telangana Hockey in Division 'C', Pool B.
