M.P. and Jharkhand Start Strong in Women's Hockey Nationals Division A
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Synopsis
On March 5, 2025, in Panchkula, Haryana, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Jharkhand secured wins in Division A, while Hockey Uttarakhand triumphed in Division B during the ongoing 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship at Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium.
Key Takeaways
- Hockey Madhya Pradesh wins against Uttar Pradesh Hockey
- Hockey Jharkhand dominates Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu
- Hockey Uttarakhand secures promotion to Division A
- Multiple hattricks highlighted the day's matches
- Strong performances from captains in Division A matches
Panchkula (Haryana), March 5 (NationPress) Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Jharkhand claimed victories in Division A, while Hockey Uttarakhand triumphed in their Division ‘B’ match on the fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 held at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday.
In the initial match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand defeated Assam Hockey with a score of 9-0 in Division ‘B’, marking their third consecutive win and securing the top position in Pool A, thus earning promotion to Division ‘A’ for the upcoming season. Preeti Sharma (16’, 18’, 52’) and Vartika Rawat (23’, 35’, 45’) delivered remarkable hattricks, while captain Mamta Bhatt (4’, 57’) and Hema Singh (19’) also contributed goals in Hockey Uttarakhand’s commanding victory.
In the first match of Division ‘A’, Hockey Madhya Pradesh narrowly defeated Uttar Pradesh Hockey 2-1 in Pool D. The winning team’s Hritika Singh initiated the scoring with a field goal in the first quarter (7’).
Following a fiercely contested second quarter, the game opened up again after halftime when Uttar Pradesh Hockey captain Rajni Bala (31’) netted the equalizer. In the final quarter, Neelu Dadiya (53’) scored the decisive goal from a penalty corner, securing vital points for her team.
In another Division ‘A’ encounter, Hockey Jharkhand thrashed the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 9-2 in Pool C to commence their tournament on a high note. Elin Dungdung (13’, 24’) and Captain Albela Rani Toppo (17’, 34’) netted braces, while Promodni Lakra (15’), Horo Sanjna (27’), Rajni Keketta (39’), Sushma Kumari (50’), and Nikki Kullu (60’) also found the net. S. Soniya (31’) and Vairavi M (51’) scored consolation goals for the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu.
In Division ‘C’ on Tuesday, Hockey Andhra Pradesh triumphed over Le Puducherry Hockey, thanks to late goals from Lotia Mary (50’) and Patan Mujiya Begum (58’). The day's final match saw Hockey Arunachal play to a goalless draw against Hockey Jammu & Kashmir in Division ‘C’.
