Who Will Claim Victory in the Sub-jr Men National Championship Semifinals?
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Synopsis
The excitement builds as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh emerge as the final four in the 15th Hockey India Sub-jr Men National Championship 2025. With thrilling matchups ahead, who will seize the title? Discover the highlights leading to this pivotal moment in youth hockey.
Key Takeaways
- Uttar Pradesh will face Punjab in the semifinals.
- Jharkhand is set to play against Madhya Pradesh.
- A thrilling 13–0 victory for Jharkhand showcases their dominance.
- Exciting matchups ahead in the semifinals.
- Strong performances from all teams lead to this crucial stage.
Chennai, Aug 5 (NationPress) Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh have made their way into the semifinals of the 15th Hockey India Sub-jr Men National Championship 2025, held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. In the upcoming semifinal matches, Uttar Pradesh Hockey will clash with Hockey Punjab, while Hockey Jharkhand will compete against Hockey Madhya Pradesh.
In the first match of the day, Uttar Pradesh Hockey triumphed with a score of 4–1 against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey. Ali Shahrukh (6’, 23’) showcased his talent with two goals, while Rajbhar Prahalad (42’) and Mohd. Atif Raynee (58’) also contributed to the score. The captain, Dhiraj Pal (39’), managed to score for the opposing team.
In a thrilling encounter, Hockey Punjab narrowly defeated Hockey Association of Odisha 4–3 to secure their semifinal spot. The captain of Odisha, Mandeep Kerketta (10’, 27’, 41’), opened the scoring with a hat trick, but Arshdeep Singh (14’) quickly equalized for Punjab. Goals from Varinder Singh (39’), Anurag Singh (42’), and Sukhdev Singh (58’) sealed the match.
Hockey Jharkhand delivered an outstanding performance, overwhelming Hockey Chandigarh with a staggering 13–0 victory. Hemrom Tintus (18’, 30’, 44’, 45’, 60’) netted five goals, flanked by Sabian Kiro’s hat trick (1’, 22’, 37’) and Hassa Patras’s two goals (5’, 9’). Additional goals came from Ganga Topno (49’), Ashish Tani Purti (53’), and Anish Dungdung (57’).
In the final match of the day, Hockey Madhya Pradesh edged past Hockey Haryana with a 2–1 scoreline. Karan Gautam (26’) opened the scoring, followed by Aashir Aadil Khan (33’) doubling the lead. Sachin (38’) managed to score for Haryana, but Madhya Pradesh held on for the win.
Earlier on Day 5, Chhattisgarh Hockey defeated Hockey Bengal 6-2, Manipur Hockey won against Hockey Himachal 6-0 in Division ‘B’, Uttar Pradesh Hockey triumphed over Delhi 10-1, Hockey Association of Odisha bested Hockey Maharashtra 5-1, Hockey Punjab overwhelmed Hockey Karnataka 10-0, and Hockey Haryana secured a 3-0 victory against Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu. Chhattisgarh Hockey, Manipur Hockey, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Punjab, and Hockey Haryana all qualified for the quarterfinals.
Point of View
I believe that the remarkable performances in this tournament reflect the growing talent and passion for hockey in India. These young players are not only representing their states but also the future of Indian hockey. We stand with them in their pursuit of excellence.
NationPress
20/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams reached the semifinals of the 15th Hockey India Sub-jr Men National Championship?
The teams that advanced to the semifinals are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh.
Where is the 15th Hockey India Sub-jr Men National Championship being held?
The championship is taking place at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
When are the semifinal matches scheduled?
The semifinal matches are set to take place on Wednesday.
What was the score of the match between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Chandigarh?
Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Chandigarh with an impressive score of 13–0.
Who scored the most goals in the match between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Chandigarh?
Hemrom Tintus scored five goals in the match against Hockey Chandigarh.
