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AP, Mizoram, Delhi, Telangana Triumph on Day 2 of Sub-Junior Hockey Nationals

The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 saw decisive victories across divisions. Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Delhi, and Telangana all registered significant wins in their respective pool matches. Standout performances included a ten-goal haul by Telangana's Amit Dayal and a hat-trick from Mizoram's Joseph Malsawmtluanga. The day's action also included a draw between Karnataka and Arunachal, and a win for Chhattisgarh.

Key Points: Sub-Junior Men's Hockey Nationals: Day 2 Match Results & Highlights

  • Andhra Pradesh wins 3-1
  • Mizoram dominates 6-0
  • Delhi secures 9-1 victory
  • Telangana delivers 20-0 overpowering win
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Sub-jr Men's National Hockey: AP, Mizoram, Delhi, Telangana win on Day 2

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Delhi, and Telangana secure wins on Day 2 of the Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir.

"Amit Dayal had a day to remember - scoring ten goals for Telangana"

Rajgir, April 2

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Delhi Hockey, Telangana Hockey, and Chhattisgarh Hockey registered notable wins in their respective matches on the second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, in Bihar, on Thursday.

In the first match of the day, Hockey Andhra Pradesh secured a 3-1 win against Le Puducherry Hockey in Pool A of Division C. Surya Ganesh Kataru Pradeep (13'), Chaitanya Lanka Chaitanya Yesu (19'), and captain Maduru Ganga (27') found the back of the net for the winners. For Le Puducherry Hockey, Dharshan (58') scored their only goal of the game.

The second match of the day in the same division witnessed Hockey Mizoram beat Assam Hockey 6-0. Joseph Malsawmtluanga (5', 33', 54') bagged a hat-trick, with captain Malsawmkima (12'), Vanlalhmangaiha (38'), and Lalhmangaihzuala (48') also netting for their side.

In Pool A of Division B, Delhi Hockey registered a 9-1 victory against Hockey Bengal. Aryan (4', 14'), captain Yuvraj Singh (10', 22'), Sushant Sehrawat (26', 58'), and Siddharth (29', 53') all scored a brace each, with Luv (24') also adding to their tally. Meanwhile, Ayush Pradhan (13') scored for Hockey Bengal.

In the same pool, Telangana Hockey overpowered Hockey Gujarat with a 20-0 win. Amit Dayal (5', 21', 22', 37', 41', 47', 50', 52', 55', 56') had a day to remember, while Hadrian Lawrance (2', 20'), Harsh Kumar Gautme (4', 7'), Akhil Gogula (24', 34'), Gyaneshwar Pittala (12'), Pendor Dhanraj (26'), Eslavath Yuvaraj (35'), and Captain Yashith Jala Surya (44') also found the back of the net.

In Pool B of Division B, Hockey Karnataka played out a 2-2 draw against Hockey Arunachal. Captain Adarsh Govind Mutagar (18', 54') found the back of the net for Hockey Karnataka, while Captain Kumar Shashank (4') and Ashwani Patel (45') netted for Hockey Arunachal.

In the final game of the day from the same pool, Chhattisgarh Hockey prevailed 7-2 against Hockey Himachal. Captain Piyush Kumar Sahu (30', 38', 60') netted a hat-trick, with Yogesh Thakur (39'), Om Kumar Yadav (47'), Aadrsh Raj Singh (51'), and Abhishek Yadav (53') also scoring for Chhattisgarh Hockey. Sidhant Kaushal (13') and Daksh (59') got on the scoresheet for Hockey Himachal.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wonderful to see Mizoram and other northeastern states performing so well. Joseph Malsawmtluanga's hat-trick! 👏 This is how we build a truly national sporting culture. More tournaments should be held in places like Rajgir, Bihar to develop infrastructure.
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Rohit P
Delhi Hockey with a 9-1 win! Yuvraj Singh leading from the front as captain. But honestly, a 20-0 scoreline (Telangana vs Gujarat) is a bit concerning. Shows a huge gap in development between states. Hockey India needs to ensure more balanced competition.
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Siddharth J
Hat-tricks for Joseph Malsawmtluanga and Piyush Kumar Sahu! These names will be in the senior national team soon, mark my words. The depth is increasing, which is great for challenging traditional powerhouses like Punjab and Haryana.
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Kavya N
So proud of Andhra Pradesh's win! And Chhattisgarh too. It's heartening to see hockey thriving beyond the usual hubs. These tournaments are crucial for scouting. Hope all these boys get good support and coaching to reach the top level.
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David E
Following from Canada. Amazing to see the spread of talent in Indian hockey. The scorelines are dramatic! Amit Dayal's performance is one for the record books. Wishing all these young athletes the very best.

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