Who Triumphed on Day 4 of the Sub-Junior Men's Hockey Nationals?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Mizoram showcased exceptional skill with a 15-0 win.
- Chhattisgarh and Gujarat displayed strong performances in Division 'B'.
- Close matches highlighted the competitive spirit across all teams.
- Manipur clinched a last-minute victory against Kerala Hockey.
- The championship continues to be a platform for emerging hockey talent in India.
Chennai, July 31 (NationPress) Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Manipur secured wins in their respective matches, while Rajasthan ended in a draw against Le Puducherry Hockey. Additionally, Hockey Association of Bihar also had a stalemate with Uttarakhand on Day 4 of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship held here on Thursday.
The day kicked off with Rajasthan and Le Puducherry Hockey battling to a 2-2 draw in a Division 'C' match. Rithish (5'', 36') netted both goals for Le Puducherry Hockey, while Ajay Mawaliya (27', 38') struck twice in the third quarter to secure Rajasthan's standing.
In another exciting fixture, Hockey Association of Bihar and Hockey Uttarakhand finished at 3-3. Ankit (12', 19') and Kunwar Manish Singh (25') scored for Hockey Uttarakhand, while Amritanshu Pandey (21', 57') and Kumar Amirchand (37') were on target for Hockey Association of Bihar.
The highlight of the day was Hockey Mizoram, who delivered a stunning performance by overwhelming Tripura with a staggering 15-0 scoreline. The scoring spree began with Malsawmkima (3') and was followed by Vanlalhmangaiha (20', 29', 34', 37', 39') scoring five times, Joseph Malsawmtluanga (24', 48', 53', 54') adding four, and Lalmalsawma (56', 60') contributing two as well as goals from Lalvenpuia (42'), Laldampuia Pachuau (23'), and Lalhruaipuia (58').
In the first Division 'B' match, Chhattisgarh Hockey dominated Hockey Arunachal, winning 4-0. Adarsh Raj Singh (8', 18') scored twice, with Manish Vatti (33') and Abhishek Yadav (49') securing the victory.
Next, Hockey Gujarat triumphed over Goans Hockey with a close 5-3 score. Sanjay Khersing Patel (5', 15', 56') emerged as the star with a hat-trick, while Suraj Sudhir Kharsel (21') and Gaonkar Ansh Ankush (16', 44') contributed three goals for Goans Hockey.
In the final match of the day, Kerala Hockey fought hard against Manipur Hockey. The game remained tied until the last minute when Manimatum Maibam (60') scored the decisive goal. Rohit Baxla (17') provided an earlier score for Kerala Hockey, and Lisham Max Singh (35') equalized for Manipur Hockey.