Sports Desk, 24th July: The opening day of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2024 witnessed impressive performances by Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Association of Odisha in the Women’s category, while the Men’s category saw strong showings from Hockey Association of Odisha and Manipur Hockey. The matches were held at Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium, Guwahati.
Women’s Category:
Hockey Jharkhand vs. Assam Hockey
Hockey Jharkhand dominated the first match, defeating Assam Hockey with a resounding 18-0 victory. The goal scorers for Hockey Jharkhand were:
- Sandeepa Kumari (3’, 16’, 34’)
- Pushpa Manjhi (8’, 11’, 59’)
- Pushpa Dang (12’, 22’)
- Sushmita Guria (14’, 47’, 49’, 57’)
- Shruti Kumari (23’, 28’, 42’)
- Sewani Kerketta (44’)
- Rejina Kullu (46’)
- Ankita Lakra (58’)
Hockey Association of Odisha vs. Hockey Bengal
In the second match, Hockey Association of Odisha overwhelmed Hockey Bengal with a 15-0 win. The goal scorers for Hockey Association of Odisha were:
- Ashika Sadam (3’, 60’)
- Eleena Burh (11’)
- Priyanka Minz (14’, 15’, 41’, 43’, 60’)
- Sonima Goud (21’, 32’, 53’)
- Sanjana Kujur (29’)
- Sanjana Kiro (47’, 54’)
- Sweety Kujur (56’)
Men’s Category:
Hockey Association of Odisha vs. Hockey Bengal
Hockey Association of Odisha started strong in the Men’s category, defeating Hockey Bengal 13-0. The goal scorers for Hockey Association of Odisha were:
- Salman Lakra (2’, 27’)
- Mandeep Kerketta (20’, 21’, 35’, 54’, 57’)
- Arman Soreng (33’)
- Ranjit Kerketta (39’)
- Sanjeet Raj Lakra (41’)
- Subodh Lakra (45’, 52’)
- Leslan Minz (51’)
Manipur Hockey vs. Hockey Bihar
In the second match, Manipur Hockey triumphed over Hockey Bihar with a 7-1 victory. The goal scorers for Manipur Hockey were:
- Akoijam Malemnganba (6’)
- Nishi Saikhom Singh (33’)
- Gerik Ningombam Singh (40’)
- Lisham Max Singh (48’, 50’)
- Lanthoiba Okram (51’)
- Athokpam Milan (56’)
For Hockey Bihar, the lone goal scorer was Navin Nikhil Kumar (46’).
The championship continues to highlight the emerging talent in Indian hockey, promising an exciting season ahead.