NTHA Clinches Victory in Sub-Junior State Hockey Championship

Naval Tata Hockey Academy triumphs over Khunti in thrilling final match

The Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA) team emerged victorious in a high-stakes final against Khunti at the Sub-Junior State Hockey Championship.

JAMSHEDPUR – The Naval Tata Hockey Jharkhand Sub-Junior State Hockey Championship 2024 (Men) concluded with NTHA securing a decisive win against Khunti.

The championship’s final match showcased an impressive display of skill and athleticism from both teams.

NTHA dominated the field, securing a 6-0 victory against Khunti.

Despite the loss, Khunti’s Praween earned the Player of the Match title for his exceptional performance.

In the hardliners’ match, Simdega triumphed over Ranchi with a 3-0 score.

Rohit Minj from Simdega was recognized as the Player of the Match in this contest.

Tournament Structure and Participation

The championship, organized under Hockey Jharkhand’s supervision, featured eight teams from various Jharkhand districts.

Teams were divided into two pools:

All matches were held at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy in Jamshedpur.

Teams were accommodated at the JRD Tata Sports Complex during the tournament.

Notable Achievements and Awards

The championship recognized several outstanding players and teams:

1. Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Pardeshi Munda (Ranchi)

2. Emerging Player of the Tournament: Karan Kumar (Khunti)

3. Player of the Tournament: Sunil Bhengra (NTHA)

4. Hardliners: Simdega

5. Runners Up: Khunti

6. Winner: Naval Tata Hockey Academy

Final Match Details

The championship’s concluding match on August 14, 2024, saw NTHA secure a commanding victory against Khunti.

NTHA’s scorers included:

– Tintus Hemrom (2 goals)

– Sabian Kiro

– Afridi

– Satyam Pandey

– Ganga Topno

Notable Attendees

The final match was graced by several esteemed guests:

– Mr. Vijay Shankar Singh, General Secretary Hockey Jharkhand

– Mr. Micheal Lal, Joint Secretary Hockey Jharkhand

– Mr. Hemant Gupta, Head of Academies Tata Steel & CEO Hockey Ace Foundation

– Mr. Gurmeet Singh Rao, Project Director NTHA

Mr. Hemant Gupta commented on the event, saying, "This championship has showcased the immense talent and potential of our young hockey players. We’re proud to provide a platform for these rising stars to shine."