Telangana, Delhi, Daman & Diu Shine on Day 2 of Sr Women Hockey Nationals
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Synopsis
On March 2, the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship saw Telangana and Delhi Hockey secure wins in Division B, while Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey triumphed in Division C. The competitions highlighted intense matches and impressive performances from various teams.
Key Takeaways
- Telangana Hockey started strong with a 3-1 win over Assam.
- Delhi Hockey continued their winning streak, defeating Himachal 1-0.
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu won their Division C match 2-0.
- Le Puducherry Hockey claimed a significant 6-1 victory over Hockey Jammu and Kashmir.
- Upcoming matches feature Hockey Andhra Pradesh against Hockey Jammu and Kashmir.
Panchkula, March 2 (NationPress) The second day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship, hosted at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula, witnessed victories for Telangana Hockey and Delhi Hockey in Division B, while Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey triumphed in their Division C match.
In Pool A of Division B, Telangana Hockey commenced their journey with a strong 3-1 victory over Assam Hockey. Assam Hockey made an early impact with a remarkable field goal by Captain Munmuni Das (14’), but Telangana Hockey responded swiftly with three rapid goals in the second quarter from Prativa Kindo (23’), Sumi Mundari (26’), and Pooja Rathod (28’) to secure the win.
In the next Division B matchup, Delhi Hockey continued their winning momentum, narrowly defeating Hockey Himachal 1-0 in Pool B. Neha (14’) scored the only goal of the match by converting a penalty corner in the first quarter. The steadfast defense of Delhi Hockey throughout the subsequent three quarters guaranteed them the victory and preserved their winning streak.
The final game of the day in Division B concluded in a 1-1 draw, with Chhattisgarh Hockey and Hockey Chandigarh unable to break the tie over four quarters. In a fiercely contested match, Anjali (47’) gave Chhattisgarh Hockey the lead in the fourth quarter, but Hockey Chandigarh equalized shortly after, thanks to Sonu’s (49’) field goal.
In Division C, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey opened their campaign in Pool A with a 2-0 victory over Hockey Gujarat. The team exhibited dominance throughout the match, earning seven penalty corners across the four quarters. Goals from Lekha Yadav (20’) and Satya Gupta (24’) secured the win for their side.
In a previous Division C match, Le Puducherry Hockey celebrated a remarkable 6-1 win against Hockey Jammu and Kashmir in their Pool B encounter. Jayapratha S (23, 30’, 31’) scored a hat trick, while S Subasri (45’, 56’) and Sowmya Vudumula (28’) also contributed goals. The sole goal for Hockey Jammu and Kashmir came from Komal (7’).
Upcoming matches in Division C include Hockey Andhra Pradesh facing off against Hockey Jammu and Kashmir and Le Puducherry Hockey going up against Hockey Arunachal.
