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Hockey Punjab emerged victorious in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men's National Championship, defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 4-1 in a thrilling final match. Jugraj Singh was the standout performer, scoring two critical goals that helped secure the championship. The team's captain, Hardik Singh, praised the squad's aggressive gameplay and attack strategy. Uttar Pradesh also claimed the bronze medal by defeating Manipur Hockey 5-1 in the third-place playoff.

Key Points: Punjab Triumphs in 15th Hockey India Senior Men's National Championship

  • Jugraj Singh scores crucial brace in championship final
  • Punjab defeats Madhya Pradesh 4-1 in Division 'A'
  • Uttar Pradesh secures bronze with 5-1 win against Manipur
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Punjab win 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025

Hockey Punjab clinches championship with 4-1 victory over Madhya Pradesh, Jugraj Singh leads scoring in decisive national tournament

"The plan was to attack from the start and I can say the boys have executed well. - Hardik Singh, Hockey Punjab Captain"

Jhansi, April 15

Hockey Punjab were crowned the champions of the prestigious 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 4-1 in Division 'A'. Uttar Pradesh Hockey secured the third position after winning the game 5-1 against Manipur Hockey.

In the final match, Hockey Punjab stole the show after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 4-1. Jugraj Singh (30', 49') scored a couple of goals displaying experience of such high octane encounters and put his team in a strong position in the final. Jaskaran Singh (38') and Maninder Singh (46') also scored one goal each to take the game further away from the opponent. In reply, Pratap Lakra (28') could only score for Hockey Madhya Pradesh, ending their campaign with the silver medal.

Elated on the win, Hockey Punjab Captain Hardik Singh expressed his views, "The plan was to attack from the start and I can say the boys have executed well. Jugraj played exceptionally well. Though I still feel we have missed a couple of chances here but we are happy with the win. It's always great to perform in domestic circuit, overall the competition was good and it feels good to be win the gold medal", he said.

Also, in the 3rd/4th place, Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Manipur Hockey 5-1. Kushwaha Sourabh Anand (29', 49') stood out to be the top goal scorer after scoring a brace for his side. Sharda Nand Tiwari (35'), Deep Atul (48') and Shivam Anand (60') also scored one goal each, helping their team to secure the bronze medal. On the other hand, Moirangthem Rabichandran Singh (45') scored the consolation goal for Manipur Hockey.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What a dominant performance by Punjab! Jugraj Singh was absolutely clinical with his finishing. That second goal was pure class 👏 The team really showed why they're the defending champions. Can't wait to see these players in the national team soon!
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Priya M.
While Punjab's win was impressive, I think the article could have highlighted Madhya Pradesh's journey to the finals more. They were the underdogs but played some great hockey to reach there. Still, congrats to both teams for an exciting final!
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Amit S.
UP's comeback in the bronze medal match was 🔥! Sourabh Anand is one to watch out for. 5-1 is a massive scoreline against Manipur who had a good tournament too. Indian hockey's future looks bright with these young talents coming through!
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Simran J.
Hardik Singh's leadership was outstanding throughout the tournament. His post-match comments show such maturity - acknowledging both the win and areas to improve. That's the mark of a true champion team! #PunjabPride
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Vikram D.
The scoreline doesn't reflect how competitive the final actually was. MP had their chances but Punjab's defense held strong. That penalty corner save in the 43rd minute was match-winning! More coverage of these key moments would be great.

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