Jr nationals

Hockey Nationals: Rourkela (Odisha), May 22, Kerala Hockey and Hockey Bengal registered their first wins of the tournament on an action-packed day in the 13th Hockey India Sub-Jr Men's National Championship 2023 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Monday.

In the first match of the day, Kerala Hockey defeated Hockey Karnataka 4-3 in Pool A. Aman Abhishek Kerketta (20', 57') opened the account for Kerala Hockey and scored two goals for his side. Arjun Krishna M.L. (22') and Pratap Lakra (23') also scored a goal each for Kerala Hockey to set up their win. For Hockey Karnataka, Varun Madappa C.R. (11', 34') scored two goals and Uthappa K.S. (8') also contributed with one goal.