Naval Tata Hockey Championship Heats Up in Jamshedpur

Day 3 sees intense matches; Simdega, Ranchi, NTHA, and Gumla emerge victorious

Exciting clashes and standout performances mark the third day of the Sub-Junior State Hockey Championship.

JAMSHEDPUR – The Naval Tata Hockey Jharkhand Sub-Junior State Hockey Championship 2024 (Men) witnessed thrilling matches on its third day at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy.

Day 3 Highlights

The event was graced by distinguished guests from Tata Steel and Jamshedpur Football Club.

Eight teams competed fiercely in the Under 17 category, showcasing remarkable talent and determination.

Match Results:

1. Ranchi vs Hazaribagh

Ranchi secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Hazaribagh.

Ankit Ekka from Ranchi was named Player of the Match.

2. Gumla vs West Singhbhum

Gumla dominated with a staggering 14-0 win.

Sumit Oraon of Gumla earned the Player of the Match title.

3. NTHA vs Khunti

NTHA emerged victorious with a 7-2 score.

Ramish Bhengra from Khunti was awarded Player of the Match despite his team’s loss.

4. Simdega vs East Singhbhum

Simdega showcased exceptional skill, winning 23-1.

Naman Nag from East Singhbhum received the Player of the Match honor.

Semi-Final Matchups

The tournament’s intensity is set to escalate with the upcoming semi-finals:

– Ranchi will face NTHA

– Simdega will compete against Khunti

Team Standings

Notable Performances

– Nisit Dang of Simdega scored an impressive 7 goals in a single match.

– Satyam Pandey from NTHA contributed 3 goals to his team’s victory.

Quote from the Event

Avinash Kumar, Head of Quality Assurance at Tata Steel, remarked, "The level of skill and sportsmanship displayed by these young athletes is truly inspiring. This tournament is nurturing the future stars of Indian hockey."