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The 7th day of the Sub Junior Men's Nationals saw dominant performances across Chennai. Madhya Pradesh's 9-0 thrashing of Delhi headlined the action with Karan Gautam scoring five times. Chandigarh showed resilience to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Maharashtra. Jharkhand's 8-0 demolition of Karnataka sets up intriguing quarter-finals starting August 5.

Key Points: Madhya Pradesh Chandigarh Jharkhand Win Hockey Sub Junior Nationals Day 7

  • Madhya Pradesh crushed Delhi 9-0 led by Karan Gautam's 5 goals
  • Chandigarh staged comeback to defeat Maharashtra 3-2
  • Jharkhand routed Karnataka 8-0 with Amit Kongari's hat-trick
  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli beat Tamil Nadu 4-1 with Arjun's brace
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Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Jharkhand secure wins on 7th day of 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship

MP, Chandigarh, Jharkhand dominate Day 7 of Hockey India Sub Junior Nationals as quarter-final matchups are set in Chennai.

"Karan Gautam was exceptional with five goals – Hockey India press release"

Chennai, August 3

On day seven of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Jharkhand, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey registered victories in Division 'A' at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): On day seven of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Jharkhand, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey registered victories in Division 'A' at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.

The day marked the conclusion of the Division 'A' pool stage, setting the stage for the quarter-finals. Hockey Association of Odisha will face Hockey Punjab, Hockey Jharkhand will go up against Hockey Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh Hockey are set to meet Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, while Hockey Haryana will take on Hockey Madhya Pradesh, according to a press release from Hockey India.

In the first match of the day, Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Delhi 9-0. Karan Gautam (8', 14', 32', 35', 38') was exceptional with five goals. Meezan Ur Rehman (18'), Aashir Aadil Khan (25'), Ansh Bahrutra (27'), and Ayan Sher Khan (47') also found the net in a dominant performance.

In another fixture, Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Maharashtra 3-2. Rehan Shafi Khan (7') and Ethan Albano D'souza (8') gave Maharashtra a two-goal lead in the first quarter. However, Chandigarh mounted a late comeback through goals from Amit Singh (45'), Captain Sahill Duhan (51'), and Parambir Singh (55') to seal the win.

Hockey Jharkhand registered a comprehensive 8-0 victory over Hockey Karnataka. Amit Kongari (18', 46', 51') and Kiro Sabian (24', 36') led the scoring for Jharkhand, while Anish Dungdung (13'), Subodh Topno (53'), and Gagna Topno (58') also contributed.

In the final clash of the day, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey claimed a 4-1 win over the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu. Braces from Arjun (2', 60') and Ankit Sharma (51', 59') led the way for the Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Prasanna (37') was the lone scorer for the home team.

In a late evening encounter yesterday, Hockey Haryana defeated Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey 3-2. Captain Ankur Roy (30') gave Haryana the lead, followed by goals from Monu (45') and Gurman Singh (52'). Dhiraj Pal (24') and Arjun (32') were on target for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey. The quarter-finals are scheduled to be played on 5 August.

- ANI

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Shreya B
As someone from Jharkhand, I'm so proud of our boys! 8-0 against Karnataka shows we're serious contenders. Amit Kongari and Kiro Sabian - remember these names!
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Aman W
Chandigarh's comeback was epic! Down 2-0 and then winning 3-2 shows real character. But why aren't these matches being telecast? Our young players deserve more visibility.
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Priya S
Good to see smaller teams like Dadra & Nagar Haveli performing well. Hockey is truly spreading across India. But the stadium looks empty in photos - where's the crowd support? 😕
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Vikram M
The quarterfinal lineup looks exciting! Haryana vs MP will be the match to watch. Hope someone streams it live on YouTube at least. These kids are playing their hearts out.
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Nikhil C
While the tournament is good, I wish Hockey India would provide better stats - possession percentages, shots on goal etc. We need professional approach even at junior levels.
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Kavya N
So happy to see Chennai hosting this! The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium is perfect for hockey. Hope more people turn up for quarterfinals - these young players deserve our cheers! 🏑

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