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Goans Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Arunachal Win on Day 3 of Sub-Junior Nationals

The third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir saw three decisive victories. Goans Hockey dominated Hockey Rajasthan with a 7-0 win, highlighted by a hat-trick from Karan Kumar. In Division B, Hockey Uttarakhand overcame Hockey Bengal 5-2, while Hockey Arunachal secured a 4-2 win against Hockey Bihar. The tournament continues with intense competition across divisions.

Key Points: Day 3 Wins at Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship

  • Goans Hockey beats Hockey Rajasthan 7-0
  • Uttarakhand defeats Bengal 5-2 in Division B
  • Arunachal wins 4-2 against Bihar
  • Karan Kumar scores a hat-trick for Goans
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Goans Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Arunachal register wins on Day 3 of 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir

Goans Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, and Hockey Arunachal secure victories on the third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship in Rajgir.

"Karan Kumar (2', 12', 44') scored a hat-trick - Match Report"

Rajgir, April 3

The third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Friday, witnessed Goans Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand and Hockey Arunachal register wins in their respective matches, according to a release.

In a Division C clash, Goans Hockey defeated Hockey Rajasthan 7-0 in Pool B. Karan Kumar (2', 12', 44') scored a hat-trick, while Sahil Pramod (17'), Dilshad Ali (27'), Shreyesh Hundre Changadev (30') and Ankit (38') also found the back of the net.

In a Division B encounter, Hockey Uttarakhand defeated Hockey Bengal 5-2. Vicky Singh Bohra (1', 4') gave Uttarakhand an early advantage with a brace, followed by Govind Singh (7', 60'), who also scored twice, while Aman Kumar (52') added another. For Hockey Bengal Captain Riju Bar (9') and Sujal Turi (22') scored goals.

In another Division B clash, Hockey Arunachal defeated Hockey Bihar 4-2. Shubham Rajbhar (7'), Deepak Rao (24'), Ramansh Singh (34') and Mohit Yadav (38') scored for Hockey Arunachal, while Suman Kumar (2') and Captain Abhay Shah (58') were on target for Hockey Bihar.

Earlier, the second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship witnessed Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Mizoram, Delhi Hockey, Telangana Hockey and Chhattisgarh Hockey register notable wins in their respective matches.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Impressive win for Hockey Uttarakhand! Vicky Singh Bohra scoring in the 1st and 4th minute must have set the tone. It's heartening to see states like Arunachal and Uttarakhand performing well. Grassroots development is key.
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Priya S
As a Goan, so proud of our boys! 7-0 is a massive scoreline. Sahil, Dilshad, Shreyesh, Ankit, and of course Karan - well done! Hope they keep this momentum. More coverage for these young athletes, please! 🙌
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Rohit P
Good performances, but the article is a bit dry—just listing scores. Would love to know more about the players' backgrounds, how they trained, or any standout moments from the matches. The human stories behind the goals matter too.
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Vikram M
Hockey Bihar put up a fight, scoring two against Arunachal. Captain Abhay Shah scoring late shows they didn't give up. These tournaments are not just about winning, but also building character. Best of luck to all teams for the rest of the championship!
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Michael C
It's fantastic to see national championships being held in places like Rajgir. Helps spread the sport beyond the traditional hubs. Congrats to all the winners on Day 3. Looking forward to seeing who makes it to the finals.

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