Madhya Pradesh to Compete Against Punjab in Hockey India Senior Men's National Championship 2025 Finals
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Synopsis
On April 13, 2025, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Punjab both secured their victories in the Semi-Finals of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Both teams are now on the brink of winning the prestigious title.
Key Takeaways
- Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Manipur Hockey 5-3 in the Semi-Finals.
- Hockey Punjab triumphed over Uttar Pradesh Hockey with a score of 4-3.
- Both teams are now set to face each other in the finals.
- The championship is being held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Previous rounds showcased thrilling matches and remarkable performances.
Jhansi, April 13 (NationPress) Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Punjab triumphed in their respective Semi-Final encounters during the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, positioning themselves just one step away from claiming the prestigious title.
In the first Semi-Final bout, Hockey Madhya Pradesh overcame Manipur Hockey with a score of 5-3, securing a place in the finals. Captain Yousuf Affan (5’, 34’) and Ali Ahmad (7’, 15’) netted two goals each for Hockey Madhya Pradesh, complemented by a goal from Mohammad Zaid Khan (49’). For Manipur Hockey, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh (47’), Captain Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (50’), and Laishram Dipu Singh (53’) found the net.
In the second Semi-Final, Hockey Punjab edged out Uttar Pradesh Hockey in a nail-biting match with a score of 4-3. Jasjit Singh Kular (14’, 40’) scored twice for Hockey Punjab, alongside goals from Harjeet Singh (22’) and Jugraj Singh (45’). On the other side, Sharda Nand Tiwari (41’, 43’) added two goals for Uttar Pradesh Hockey, but they were unable to level the score in the closing moments.
Earlier in the quarter-finals, Hockey Madhya Pradesh triumphed over Hockey Maharashtra in a thrilling shootout, winning 4-2. Pratap Lakra (6’) initiated the scoring for Hockey Madhya Pradesh with a penalty corner, only for Aakib Rahim (9’) of Hockey Maharashtra to respond swiftly with a field goal.
The second Quarter-Final saw Manipur Hockey and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu play to a tense 0-0 draw, with Manipur Hockey prevailing 4-1 in the subsequent shootout.
In the third match, Hockey Punjab defeated Hockey Haryana 3-2 to secure their Semi-Final berth. Araijeet Singh Hundal (15’) scored first for Hockey Punjab, while Sanjay (32’) equalized for Hockey Haryana. However, Hockey Punjab quickly restored their lead with goals from Jugraj Singh (33’) and Pardeep Singh (34’). Kuldeep (56’) managed to score for Hockey Haryana late in the game, but Hockey Punjab held on for the win.
In the final Quarter-Final, Uttar Pradesh Hockey secured a 3-1 victory against Hockey Karnataka. After Rahul C.J (24') gave Hockey Karnataka the lead, Uttar Pradesh Hockey rallied back with a penalty corner goal from Manish Yadav (45'). They added two more in the fourth quarter through Pawan Rajbhar (52') and Sharda Nand Tiwari (59'), ensuring their place in the Semi-Finals.
