Sub-jr Men's National Hockey: Hockey Uttar Pradesh Beat Hockey Haryana To Win The Title

Hockey Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Hockey Haryana in the final of the 14th Hockey India Sub-junior Men's National Championship to emerge as champion at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Sports Complex, Sector 42 here on Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Hockey Punjab delivered a strong performance to beat the Hockey Association of Odisha and secure third place in the competition.

Uttar Pradesh Hockey were crowned Champions, following a 7-3 victory over Hockey Haryana. Ujjwal Pal (12’, 24’, 35’, 47’) drove the attack with four goals. Rahul Yadav (5’, 26’) also netted a brace and Shahrukh Ali (53’) added to Uttar Pradesh Hockey’s tally. Chirag (10’, 58’) and Happy (52’) were the scorers for Hockey Haryana.

In the third-place match, Hockey Punjab defeated the Hockey Association of Odisha, 8-1, to secure a place on the podium.

Uttar Pradesh Hockey were crowned Champions, following a 7-3 victory over Hockey Haryana. Ujjwal Pal (12’, 24’, 35’, 47’) drove the attack with four goals. Rahul Yadav (5’, 26’) also netted a brace and Shahrukh Ali (53’) added to Uttar Pradesh Hockey’s tally. Chirag (10’, 58’) and Happy (52’) were the scorers for Hockey Haryana.

Article Source: IANS