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Jr Women, Men South Zone Hockey: Andhra Pradesh Win Women's Title, Karnataka Bag Men's Crown

By IANS News July 17, 2024 • 22:46 PM View: 185

Hockey India Junior Women: Hockey Andhra Pradesh emerged champion in the women’s section while Karnataka clinched the men’s title in the 2nd Hockey India Junior Women and Men South Zone Championship 2024 here on Wednesday. Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Telangana secured third place in the women’s and men’s competitions, respectively.

The final match of the women’s competition on Day 6 saw Hockey Andhra Pradesh clinch the championship following a 5-0 victory against Hockey Karnataka.

Hockey Andhra Pradesh struck early through Ankitha Bommu (5’). Lalitha Kotari (24’, 29’, 60’) scored twice in the second quarter and completed her hat-trick in the final minute of the match, while Jhansi Bobbili (35’) also contributed for Andhra Pradesh.