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Jr Women, Men East Zone Hockey: Manipur, Jharkhand, Bengal, Odisha, Bihar Win On Day 4

By IANS News July 18, 2024 • 20:04 PM View: 203

Hockey India Junior Men: The hockey teams of Manipur, Jharkhand and Bengal claimed victories in the women’s category, while the Hockey Association of Odisha, Bihar, and Manipur won in the men’s category on Day 4 of action in the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men and Women East Zone Championship 2024 at Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Salt Lake.

Manipur Hockey began the day by beating Assam Hockey 12-0 in the women’s category. Devi Mutum Priya (2’, 4’, 7’, 26’, 36’, 59’) led the goal-scoring efforts for Manipur Hockey with a 6-goal haul. Reena Koijam (20’), Tanu Shorensangbam (32’, 57’), Chanu Leishangthem Natali (42’, 58’), and Devi Laishram Ritu (51’) also pitched in to seal their victory.

In the second match of the day Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Bihar by 10-0 in the women’s category. Roshni Aind (6’, 32’) opened the account for Hockey Jharkhand, followed by goals from Mundu Sukarmani (15’, 23’, 43’), Kumari Shanti (19’, 35’), Captain Rajni Kerketta (22’, 59’), and Salomi Nag (28’).