Hockey India Sub Junior Championship 2024 Begins in Jhansi

The 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 is set to start in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on July 15, with the finals scheduled for July 22.

Teams and Pools

In the Men’s category, Pool A includes Hockey Haryana, Hockey Chandigarh, and Hockey Uttarakhand. Pool B features Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Delhi Hockey, and Hockey Jammu and Kashmir.

In the Women’s category, the participating teams are Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Hockey Himachal, Hockey Chandigarh, and Hockey Uttarakhand.

Match Schedule

The event will kick off with Hockey Punjab facing Hockey Jammu and Kashmir in the Men’s category, followed by Uttar Pradesh Hockey against Delhi Hockey. In the Women’s category, Hockey Haryana will play against Hockey Chandigarh, followed by Hockey Punjab versus Hockey Himachal, and the day will end with Uttar Pradesh Hockey against Hockey Uttarakhand.

Statements from Officials

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said, “Uttar Pradesh has a rich history of hockey. I am sure that through this Championship, we will see exciting action and impressive performances by our young players. I am looking forward to the matches.”

Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, “The 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 is a platform for all the young players to showcase their skills and impress the selectors. Through this, we aim to identify players and give them proper guidance and support. I would like to wish all the teams participating the best of luck and hope to see some exciting matches in the tournament.”