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Day 2 of the Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's Championship saw thrilling performances across divisions. J&K secured a narrow 1-0 win, while Bihar dominated with a staggering 19-0 victory. Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Kerala also registered convincing wins in their matches. The tournament continues with Manipur facing Andhra Pradesh next.

Key Points: J&K Bihar Uttarakhand Gujarat Kerala Win Hockey Sub-Junior Nationals

  • J&K edges Puducherry 1-0 with Prabvir Bali's decisive goal
  • Bihar crushes Tripura 19-0 with multiple hat-tricks
  • Uttarakhand defeats Mizoram 5-1 led by Sarthak Mahar
  • Gujarat narrowly beats Chhattisgarh 2-1 with Alpeshbhai Vala's brace
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Hockey India Sub-Junior National Championship: J&K, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Kerala register wins

J&K, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Kerala dominate Day 2 of Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship with decisive victories.

"Satyam Kumar Pande and Amritanshu Pandey netted hat-tricks in Bihar's 19-0 thrashing of Tripura – ANI"

Chennai, July 29

Day 2 of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men National Championship saw a series of commanding performances, with Jammu & Kashmir, Hockey Association of Bihar, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Gujarat and Kerala Hockey emerging victorious in their respective matches.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 29 (ANI): Day 2 of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men National Championship saw a series of commanding performances, with Jammu & Kashmir, Hockey Association of Bihar, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Gujarat and Kerala Hockey emerging victorious in their respective matches.

In the opening match of the day, Jammu & Kashmir edged past Le Puducherry Hockey with a narrow 1-0 win in a Pool A encounter of Division 'C'. Captain Prabvir Singh Bali (53') scored the decisive goal in the final quarter, sealing a hard-fought victory for his side.

The second fixture witnessed a dominant display by the Hockey Association of Bihar, who overwhelmed Tripura with a staggering 19-0 win in Pool B of Division 'C'. Deepu Vishwakarma (3') opened the scoring early, setting the tone for a goal fest. Satyam Kumar Pande (5', 40', 60') and Amritanshu Pandey (36', 42', 43', 47') both netted hat-tricks, while contributions also came from Raj Pandey (8', 13', 33'), Nikhil Navin Kumar (8', 26'), Laksh Kumar (16'), Suman Kumar (29', 58', 60'), Chhotu Kumar (49'), and Ranjan Ashish (50').

In the third match, Hockey Uttarakhand defeated Hockey Mizoram 5-1 in another Pool B clash of Division 'C'. Skipper Sarthak Mahar (18') opened the scoring for Uttarakhand, with Vikash Kashyap (24'), Saurav Tamta (34'), Ankit (40'), and Manish Singh Kunwar (43') adding to the tally. Mizoram Captain Joseph Malsawmtluanga (50') managed a late consolation goal.

In Division 'B', Hockey Bengal secured a 2-0 win over Hockey Arunachal in Pool A, courtesy of goals from Munna Kumar Singh (37') and Captain Suvam Patra (56').

The fifth match saw Hockey Gujarat edge past Chhattisgarh Hockey 2-1, with Alpeshbhai Vala (23', 36') scoring a brace. Aadrsh Raj Singh (50') pulled one back for Chhattisgarh, but it wasn't enough.

Kerala Hockey put up a clinical performance in the sixth match of the day, defeating Hockey Himachal 6-1 in Pool B of Division 'B'. Goals came from Rohit Baxla (26', 36'), Nidhin T (28'), Raju Bangari (34', 44'), and Aman Kishor Lakra (55'), while Shivansh (46') scored the only goal for Himachal.

The final match of the day will feature Manipur Hockey taking on Hockey Andhra Pradesh.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone from Kerala, I'm so proud of our boys! 6-1 is a fantastic result. Hope they continue this form till finals. Our state needs more hockey turfs though - most kids only get to play on grass fields.
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Aman W
The Bihar vs Tripura scoreline shows the uneven development of hockey in India. While some states have excellent academies, others lack basic facilities. Hockey India should focus more on grassroots development in weaker states.
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see such young talent! The J&K team's fighting spirit was impressive - winning 1-0 in a tight match shows great temperament. Hope these tournaments get more media coverage like cricket does.
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Vikram M
Gujarat's win was well-deserved! Alpeshbhai's brace shows the talent coming from rural areas. But why is this championship not being telecast? Our young players deserve more visibility and support from fans.
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Nisha Z
While the results are exciting, I wish the article gave more details about the players' backgrounds. Many come from humble villages and their journeys would inspire more kids to take up hockey 🏑

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