Sharma devi

Hockey India Senior Women: Five-time finalists Haryana booked themselves a place in the final with a fluent 4-0 win over Hockey Jharkhand in the 14th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship 2024 at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehru Nagar-Pimpri near here on Friday. This victory for Haryana was their third over Jharkhand in five meetings they had so far.

The first semifinal of the day was a battle of Haryana pushing from the right channel and Jharkhand's defence standing up with a good effort. Jyoti of Haryana was quick and many a time got past the overlap. However, the first quarter ended goalless despite some efforts by both teams.

In another penetrative run, Jyoti found Sharmila Devi in the circle who fumbled with her shot. Finally, Haryana broke the deadlock off an indirect penalty corner scored by Navneet Kaur (27th). At halftime, Haryana led 1-0.