Hockey India Women's Academy C'ship 2026: Pritam Siwach, Raja Karan post big wins in Gwalior
Synopsis
Raja Karan Hockey Academy's staggering 25-0 win over Mumbai Schools Sports Association was the headline result of a goal-fest day in Gwalior, where the 4th Hockey India Sub Junior and Junior Women Academy Championships 2026 produced margins that underscore the wide skill gap between established academies and newer entrants — a structural issue Hockey India will need to address as the tournament progresses.
Key Takeaways
Raja Karan Hockey Academy beat Mumbai Schools Sports Association 25-0 in the sub-junior Pool B — the day's biggest margin.
Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy (Sonepat) won in both tournaments: 20-1 in the sub-junior and 23-0 in the junior event.
Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) defeated Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society 20-1 in the junior Pool A.
Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy 18-0 in junior Pool B.
Both championships are being held concurrently in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh , on 31 July 2026 .
The 4th Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 – Zone A & B and the concurrent 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 – Zone A & B saw a flurry of high-scoring results in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, 31 July. Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy (Sonepat), Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata, and Raja Karan Hockey Academy were among the standout winners on the day across both tournaments.
Sub Junior Championship: Dominant Victories in Pool A and Pool B
In Pool A of the sub-junior event, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat recorded a commanding 20-1 win over Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society. Diya led the scorers with five goals, while Mauki and captain Aarti contributed four goals each. Tannu added two, with further strikes from Chanchal, Akshra Dutta, Navya, Bhumi, and Avni. Captain Simran Kaur scored the sole reply for the opposition.
In Pool B, Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata edged R K Roy Hockey Academy 2-0, with Ritu and Khushi Mallick each finding the net. The day's most emphatic result also came from Pool B, where Raja Karan Hockey Academy dismantled Mumbai Schools Sports Association 25-0. Tanvi was the standout with ten goals, Riya added eight, and Sonika contributed seven to complete a historic margin of victory.
Junior Championship: Khalsa Amritsar and Pritam Siwach Shine in Pool A
In the concurrent junior tournament's Pool A, Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) opened with a 20-1 win over Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society. Devi Archana top-scored with six goals, Laxmi netted five, and Kaur Anjot struck a hat-trick. Kaur Jashandeep and Sharma Bhumika added two each, while Kaur Anmolpreet and Kaur Dilpreet rounded off the tally. Ashu scored the lone goal for the losing side.
Also in Pool A, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat demolished Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy 23-0. Manjinder led all scorers with seven goals, Chauhan Priya added a hat-trick, and Sanjana, Himanshi, Sakshi, Chanchal, and captain Bhavya each scored twice. Saroha Nancy, Mahi, and Diksha contributed the remaining goals.
Junior Pool B: Ritu Rani and Madhya Pradesh Academy Advance
In Pool B of the junior championship, Ritu Rani Hockey Academy secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Mumbai Schools Sports Association. Kaur Sukhpreet and Kaur Harshdeep scored for the winners, while Nysa Anthony Coutinho pulled one back for Mumbai.
In the other Pool B fixture, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy swept aside Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy 18-0. Sujata Jayant and Gungun Kaur both hit hat-tricks, with Tanvi and Kindo Sudipta adding two each. Further goals came from Davde Sneha, Priyanshi Bhanwar, Ronak Parmar, Nousheen Naz, Sanjana Mourya, Hirva Purohit, Shalini Singh, and captain Kanak Pal.
What to Watch as the Championship Progresses
With several academies posting double-digit margins in their openers, the group stages are shaping up as a stern test of depth for smaller associations. The performances of Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy across both age categories and Raja Karan Hockey Academy's record-breaking 25-0 scoreline will make them teams to watch as the Zone A & B rounds advance toward the knockout stage.
Point of View
Well-funded academies routinely run up cricket-style totals against smaller associations, it raises questions about seeding, pool formation, and whether Hockey India's zone-based format is adequately protecting developing programmes from demoralising early exits. The championship's value lies in identifying future national talent, but lopsided group stages risk discouraging participation from grassroots clubs that cannot yet compete at this level.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 4th Hockey India Women's Academy Championship 2026?
It is a national-level women's hockey tournament organised by Hockey India, running two concurrent age-group events — the Sub Junior and Junior Women Academy Championships — across Zone A & B. The 2026 edition is being held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Which academy recorded the biggest win on 31 July?
Raja Karan Hockey Academy registered the day's highest-scoring result, beating Mumbai Schools Sports Association 25-0 in Pool B of the sub-junior championship. Tanvi led the scoring with ten goals, Riya added eight, and Sonika contributed seven.
How did Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy perform across both tournaments?
Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy (Sonepat) won in both age categories on the same day — 20-1 in the sub-junior Pool A and 23-0 in the junior Pool A — making them one of the standout sides of the opening round.
Who were the top individual scorers on the day?
Tanvi of Raja Karan Hockey Academy topped the charts with ten goals in a single match. Manjinder (Pritam Siwach, junior) scored seven, while Devi Archana (Khalsa Amritsar) hit six and Riya (Raja Karan) added eight in the same 25-0 rout.
Where and when is the championship taking place?
Both the Sub Junior and Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 – Zone A & B are being held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The results reported here are from the matches played on Friday, 31 July 2026.
