Reshma soreng

Hockey India Senior Women National: Uttar Pradesh Hockey came back from a two-goal deficit to hold Hockey Jharkhand to a thrilling draw in a star-studded match while Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Bengal won their respective matches on Day 2 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium Pimpri, Pune, on Thursday.

Star players Salmia Tete (15’) and Mumtaz Khan (34’) scored for Hockey Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh Hockey respectively in their 2-2 draw in Pool C.

Hockey Jharkhand found the back of the net first with Indian team midfielder Salima Tete (15’) scoring a field goal at the end of the first quarter. They went on to double their lead when Reshma Soreng (19’) converted a penalty corner as the first half ended with Hockey Jharkhand two goals in front.