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MP & UP Triumph in Sub-Junior Hockey Semis, Set for National Final Clash

Madhya Pradesh advanced to the final with a 4-2 win over Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, powered by goals from four different scorers. Uttar Pradesh secured its spot with a commanding 6-2 victory against Punjab, featuring braces from Shahrukh Ali and Nitish Yadav. The two winning teams will now face each other in the championship match on Sunday. The losing semifinalists will compete for third place on the same day.

Key Points: MP vs UP in Sub-Junior Men's Hockey National Final

  • MP beats Dadra & Nagar Haveli 4-2
  • UP dominates Punjab with 6-2 victory
  • Final showdown set for Sunday
  • 3rd place match also scheduled
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Sub-jr Men's National Hockey: MP and UP win semifinals, to meet in final

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh win semifinals to reach the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 final in Rajgir.

"Hockey Madhya Pradesh will take on Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the final - Tournament Report"

Rajgir, April 10

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh registered wins in their respective Division 'A' matches in the semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar, on Friday.

In the first semifinal, Hockey Madhya Pradesh secured a 4-2 win against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey. Deepak Singh (29'), Karan Gautam (43'), Gazee Khan (47'), and Siddharth Ben (51') scored for the winners, while Captain Dhiraj Pal (36') and Apurwa Chauhan (54') netted for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey.

In the second semifinal, Uttar Pradesh Hockey registered a 6-2 victory against Hockey Punjab. Shahrukh Ali (11', 32') and Nitish Yadav (26', 29') bagged a brace each, with Captain Ketan Kushwaha (42') and Rahul Yadav (42') also finding the back of the net for Uttar Pradesh Hockey. For Hockey Punjab, Ali Razzaq (39') and Rajveer Singh (43') scored a goal each.

Hockey Madhya Pradesh will take on Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the final, while Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and Punjab will face each other in the 3rd/4th Place match on Sunday.

Earlier, Day 8 of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar, witnessed Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh register wins in their respective Division 'A' quarter-final matches at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar, on Thursday.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey clinched a 2-1 victory against Hockey Chandigarh; Hockey Punjab secured a 5-3 win against Hockey Jharkhand; Uttar Pradesh Hockey register a 6-3 win against Hockey Association of Odisha while Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Haryana played out a 0-0 draw before the former clinched a 4-3 win in the shootout.

- IANS

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Priya S
Heartening to see talent from across the country. Special shoutout to the Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu team for reaching the semis! They played really well against bigger states. Future is bright.
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Rohit P
UP's attack looks unstoppable with 6 goals! But MP's win in the shootout against Haryana shows they have nerves of steel. It will be a classic clash of attacking flair vs solid resilience. Jai Ho Hockey India!
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Ananya R
While the results are exciting, I hope the federation is also focusing on the infrastructure and coaching in states that didn't qualify. We need a strong base everywhere, not just in traditional powerhouses.
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David E
Fantastic to follow this from overseas! The depth of talent in India is incredible. The scorelines show some very attacking hockey. Best of luck to all young players in the final.
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Karthik V
As a hockey fan from MP, feeling proud! Gazee Khan and Siddharth Ben scoring in quick succession was the turning point. Let's bring the trophy home! #HockeyMP

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