Sruthi suresh

Hockey India Junior Women: Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh triumphed in their respective women’s matches while Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka emerged victorious in the men’s fixtures on Day 2 of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Women and Men South Zone Championship 2024 here on Thursday.

In the first women’s encounter, Hockey Kerala defeated Le Puducherry Hockey 5-0. Aadilakshmi M’s brace (16’, 60’) led the way along with contributions from Sruthi Suresh (7’), Devipriya KS (19’), and captain Piyoosha S. (34’) to wrap up a swift win for Kerala Hockey.

The next women’s clash of the day saw Hockey Karnataka defeat Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 3-1. Manish Poonamma Cd (44’) gave Hockey Karnataka a lead that was soon nullified by Tamil Nadu’s captain Mumanja R (45’).