Junior State Championship Sees Dominating Performances on Opening Day
The Naval Tata Hockey Jharkhand Junior State Hockey Championship 2024 kicked off with intense matches, showcasing the region’s rising hockey stars.
JAMSHEDPUR – Eight under-19 teams clashed in the Naval Tata Hockey Jharkhand Junior State Hockey Championship 2024, marking the start of an exhilarating tournament at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy.
The championship’s inauguration was graced by esteemed guests:
1. Mukul Choudhuri – Chief of Sports, Tata Steel & CEO JFC
2. Chandreyee Majumdar – Vice-President, Hockey Jharkhand
3. Gurmeet Singh Rao – Project Director, NTHA
The opening day witnessed four high-stakes matches, each demonstrating the participants’ skill and determination:
|
Match |
Teams |
Score |
Player of the Match |
|
1 |
NTHA vs Bokaro |
12-0 |
Akshay Aind (Bokaro) |
|
2 |
Khunti vs Ramgarh |
19-0 |
Sachin Bhengra (Khunti) |
|
3 |
Ranchi vs Hazaribagh |
7-0 |
Francis (Hazaribagh) |
|
4 |
Simdega vs Gumla |
6-0 |
Abhishek Tirkey (Simdega) |
The tournament structure divides the teams into two pools:
Pool A:
– NTHA
– Ranchi
– Hazaribagh
– Bokaro
Pool B:
– Simdega
– Gumla
– Khunti
– Ramgarh
"Today’s matches have set a thrilling tone for the championship," remarked tournament director Anita Sharma. "The passion and talent displayed by these young athletes are truly inspiring."
As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate more exciting clashes and outstanding performances from Jharkhand’s budding hockey stars.
