How Did Punjab Hockey League Phase 1 End for Roundglass Academy and SAI Sonipat?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling conclusion to Phase I of the Punjab Hockey League, Roundglass Hockey Academy and SAI Sonipat dominated the competition. As both teams prepare for Phase II, fans can expect even more intense action and skill on the field. Will they continue their winning streak? Stay tuned for more updates!
Key Takeaways
- Roundglass Hockey Academy leads the tournament with 20 points.
- SAI Sonipat follows closely with 18 points.
- Naval Tata Academy secured third place with 11 points.
- Phase II kicks off on September 15.
- The finals will be held on September 27.
Mohali, Sep 9 (NationPress) Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) and Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat showcased remarkable performances, concluding Phase I of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21) in the top two positions with impressive victories at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.
RGHA solidified their lead with 20 points from seven matches, while SAI Sonipat held the second position with 18 points from the same number of games.
Following Phase I, Naval Tata Academy from Jamshedpur claimed third place with 11 points, while PIS Surjit Hockey Academy from Jalandhar maintained fourth with 10 points. Namdhari Hockey Academy sits in fifth with 10 points, followed by SDAT Hockey Academy with 7 points, SGPC Hockey Academy with 5 points, and Ghumanhera Risers Hockey Academy from New Delhi with 3 points.
Roundglass Hockey Academy achieved a convincing 5-1 victory against Ghumanhera Risers Hockey Academy, remaining unbeaten in Phase I. Jobanpreet Singh initiated the scoring for RGHA in the fourth minute, but Ghumanhera Risers equalized through Prikshit in the 12th minute. The New Delhi team held RGHA at bay during the second quarter, but a surge in the third quarter allowed RGHA to net four goals, with Amandeep Singh scoring two penalty corners, Japnit Singh converting a penalty stroke, and Jarman Singh scoring a field goal to secure a comfortable win.
SAI Sonipat also claimed a dominant 6-0 victory over SGPC Hockey Academy, aided by two goals each from Happy Singh and Ankur Ror, in addition to strikes from Ankush and Mithilesh Yadav, thus keeping their title ambitions alive.
In the day’s opening match, SDAT Hockey Academy from Tamil Nadu earned a bonus point after winning the shootout against Naval Tata Hockey Academy from Jamshedpur, with the teams finishing 4-4 after regulation. S. Vishal netted a hat trick for the southern side, but Ashish Tani Purti and goals from Ganga Topno and Mohit Nayak initially gave Naval Tata a 4-3 lead. A late penalty corner conversion by S. Krishnan for SDAT sent the match to a shootout, where goalkeeper S. Karthikeyan made four crucial saves, and SDAT clinched the bonus point with a 3-2 win in the shootout.
The final match of the day saw PIS Surjit Hockey Academy and Namdhari Hockey Academy end in a 1-1 draw, with Namdhari taking a bonus point by winning the shootout 3-0.
Phase II of the league is set to commence on September 15 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. The semi-finals will be held on September 26 and the finals on September 27 at the same venue.
Point of View
It’s evident that the Punjab Hockey League is elevating the sport in our nation. The performances of Roundglass Hockey Academy and SAI Sonipat not only showcase the talent of our young athletes but also signify the growing popularity and professionalism of hockey in India. We look forward to the upcoming phases and the rising stars of this dynamic sport.
NationPress
09/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What teams finished at the top of the Punjab Hockey League Phase I?
Roundglass Hockey Academy and SAI Sonipat finished in first and second place respectively.
When does Phase II of the league start?
Phase II is scheduled to begin on September 15 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
How many points did Roundglass Hockey Academy earn?
Roundglass Hockey Academy earned 20 points from seven matches.
Who scored for Roundglass Hockey Academy in their last match?
Jobanpreet Singh, Amandeep Singh, Japnit Singh, and Jarman Singh scored for RGHA in their last match.
What was the outcome of the match between PIS Surjit Hockey Academy and Namdhari Hockey Academy?
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Namdhari winning the shootout 3-0.
