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Sub-Junior Hockey Thrills: Four Academies Score Big Wins in Surat

The third day of the tournament was packed with high-scoring matches. Ritu Rani Academy started the day with a solid 3-1 win. Roundglass Punjab put on a goal-scoring clinic with an 8-0 victory. The action sets up exciting semifinals scheduled for December 28th.

Key Points: Ritu Rani, Punjab Club, Salute, HAR Win in Sub-Junior Hockey

  • Ritu Rani Hockey Academy defeated Namdhari XI 3-1 in Pool D action
  • Roundglass Punjab HC Academy secured a dominant 8-0 win over Cheema HA
  • Salute Hockey Academy beat Sports Authority of Gujarat 3-0 with a brace from captain Uday Randhawa
  • HAR Hockey Academy delivered a 10-1 victory led by Nakhil Rana's hat-trick
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Sub-jr Men Academy Hockey: Ritu Rani, Punjab Club, Salute, and HAR score big wins

Day three of the Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship saw Ritu Rani, Roundglass Punjab, Salute, and HAR academies secure decisive victories in Surat.

"Nakhil Rana (1', 6', 25') bagged a hat-trick - Match Report"

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 26

Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, and HAR Hockey Academy recorded big wins on day three of the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Friday.

The day's action began in Pool D, with Ritu Rani Hockey Academy registering a 3-1 victory against Namdhari XI. Sandeep Singh (4'), Krishna (48'), and Anmoldeep Singh (54') scored for the winners, while Rajbir Singh (34') got on the scoresheet for Namdhari XI.

In Pool C, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy secured an 8-0 win against Cheema Hockey Academy. Captain Arshdip Singh (6'), Sanmukh Singh (18'), Arjandeep Singh (19'), Varinder Singh (20'), Karan Kumar (24'), Harshjot Singh (40'), Manveer Singh (58'), and Arshdeep Singh (60') all contributed with a goal each.

In the same pool, Salute Hockey Academy prevailed 3-0 against Sports Authority of Gujarat - Hockey Academy. Captain Uday Randhawa (14', 24') bagged a brace with Saurabh Kumar (27') also finding the back of the net.

In Pool B, HAR Hockey Academy defeated Republican Sports Club 10-1. Nakhil Rana (1', 6', 25') bagged a hat-trick, while Captain Sachin (21', 22') and Rahul Nain (47', 50') scored a brace each. Sahil (15'), Karan (16'), and Ashish (42') got on the scoresheet as well. For the Republican Sports Club, Dhruv Thangaswamy (35') scored their only goal of the game.

Army Boys Sports Company will take on Ritu Rani Hockey Academy in semifinal 1, while Sail Hockey Academy will face Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy in semifinal 2 on December 28.

Earlier on Thursday, Ghumanhera Riser's Academy, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, S.G.P.C Hockey Academy, and Army Boys Sports Company registered emphatic victories on Day 2.

Namdhari XI, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Sports Authority of Gujarat - Hockey Academy, and Sail Hockey Academy registered crucial wins on day two of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Surat, it's wonderful to see our city hosting such a prestigious national championship. The Veer Narmad University ground is a great facility. Hope the local kids get inspired to pick up hockey sticks!
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Arjun K
Roundglass Punjab HC Academy's 8-0 victory! That's dominance. Eight different goal scorers shows it's a real team effort, not just relying on one star. Captain Arshdip Singh leading from the front. Best of luck for the semi-final against Sail Academy.
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Sarah B
While the big wins are exciting, I hope the academies on the losing side like Cheema HA and Republican SC get the support they need. Such one-sided scores can be demoralizing for young players. The focus should be on development for all.
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Karthik V
Salute Hockey Academy keeping a clean sheet against SAG is impressive. Captain Uday Randhawa with a brace! These academy championships are so crucial for identifying talent. Who knows, we might be watching future Olympians here.
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Michael C
The article mentions "Sub-Junior Men" but the academy is named after Ritu Rani, a former women's team captain. I think that's a fantastic and inclusive gesture. It shows hockey is for everyone.
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Nisha Z

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