The opening day of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2023 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, witnessed Hockey Jharkhand and Manipur Hockey registering wins in their respective matches in the Sub Junior Women’s category, while Hockey Bihar and Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious in their respective games of the Sub Junior Men’s category.
Indian Men's Hockey Team on Sunday started their campaign at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 with a massive 16-0 win over Uzbekistan in Pool A match. Varun Kumar (12', 36', 50', 52') scored four goals, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (7', 24', 53'), and Mandeep Singh (18', 27', 28') scored hat-tricks each. Sukhjeet Singh (37', 42') scored a brace, while Abhishek (17'), Amit Rohidas (38'), Shamsher Singh (43'), and Sanjay (57') scored a goal each for India.
HAR Hockey Academy, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, SAI BAL, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, Salute Hockey Academy and SAI Shakti were victorious in their respective Pool matches on day 4 of the 3rd Khelo India Junior Women’s Hockey League 2023 (Finals) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
In a thrilling development for hockey enthusiasts, the inaugural edition of the Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Sub Junior Women Zonal Championships is set to kick off with the East Zone leg, scheduled from 24th to 30th September in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This exciting tournament will see participation from six formidable teams in both the men's and women's categories - Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Bihar, Manipur Hockey, and Assam Hockey.
With determination in their hearts and sticks in their hands, the Indian Men's Hockey Team are all set to embark on their journey to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Having won the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 recently, the Indian team is keen to carry forward this momentum and make their nation proud by bring home the Gold medal.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Sanjay considers it a great honour to have the opportunity to represent India at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. This will be the Haryana-born hockey player’s maiden appearance at the mega event.
SAI BAL, HIM Hockey Academy, Round Glass Punjab Hockey Academy, SAI Shakti, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, and Republican Sports Club won their respective Pool games on day 2 of the 3rd Khelo India Junior Women’s Hockey League 2023 (Finals) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.