(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Hockey Punjab and Hockey Jharkhand Reach Finals of Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025
 The stage is set for an exciting finale at the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025, as Hockey Punjab and Hockey Jharkhand secured their spots in the final after thrilling semi-final victories at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
The grand final between Hockey Punjab and Hockey Jharkhand will take place tomorrow, while Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Madhya Pradesh will face off in the third-place playoff.
Semi-Final 1: Hockey Punjab Clinch Narrow Win Over Uttar Pradesh Hockey (4-3)
In a high-intensity clash, Hockey Punjab edged out Uttar Pradesh Hockey with a 4-3 win in the first semi-final.
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Sukhdev Singh turned the tide with a stunning late brace in the 51st and 52nd minutes.
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Earlier, Mandeep Singh (19’) and Varinder Singh (28’) gave Punjab an early lead.
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Uttar Pradesh responded with goals from Harsh Pratap Singh (9’), Ali Shahrukh (21’), and Captain Ketan Kushwaha (28’), but fell just short in the final quarter.
Semi-Final 2: Jharkhand Rally Past Madhya Pradesh to Win 3-1
In the second semi-final, Hockey Jharkhand staged a strong comeback to defeat Hockey Madhya Pradesh 3-1.
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Madhya Pradesh struck first through Love (21’).
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Jharkhand regrouped and responded with goals from Soreng Sumray (29’), Ashish Tani Purti (44’), and Jaysan Kandulna (56’), sealing their place in the final.
Final Match-Up: Hockey Punjab vs Hockey Jharkhand
Both teams have shown exceptional talent and resilience throughout the tournament. The upcoming final promises to be a thrilling contest between Punjab’s attacking flair and Jharkhand’s solid teamwork.
