Exciting Quarter-Finals at Hockey India Senior Men National Championship
Chennai Hosts Thrilling Matches
The 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Chennai saw intense quarter-final matches at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. Teams from Manipur, Haryana, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh emerged victorious, advancing to the semi-finals.
Manipur vs. Punjab
Manipur Hockey faced Hockey Punjab in a nail-biting match that ended in a 3-3 draw. Cyril Lagun scored a hat-trick for Manipur, while Ravneet Singh and Maninder Singh scored for Punjab. In the shootout, Manipur’s goalkeeper Hemam Dhanaraj Singh made crucial saves, leading to a 4-3 victory.
Haryana vs. Maharashtra
Hockey Haryana defeated Hockey Maharashtra 5-1. Despite an early goal from Aniket Gaurav for Maharashtra, Haryana’s Rohit scored a late hat-trick, with additional goals from Rajinder Singh and Pankaj, securing their win.
Uttar Pradesh vs. Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh Hockey won against the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu with a 3-1 score. Chandan Singh, Rajkumar Pal, and Captain Lalit Kumar Upadhyay scored for Uttar Pradesh, while Shanmugavel S scored for Tamil Nadu.
Odisha vs. Karnataka
The Hockey Association of Odisha triumphed over Hockey Karnataka in a shootout after a 3-3 draw. Odisha’s scorers included Mangal Lohar, Shilanand Lakra, and Pratap Lakra. Goalkeeper Sahil Kumar Nayak’s performance in the shootout was pivotal for Odisha’s victory.
Upcoming Semi-Finals
Hockey Haryana will face Uttar Pradesh Hockey, while Manipur Hockey will compete against the Hockey Association of Odisha in the semi-finals.
Doubts Revealed
Hockey India Championship -: The Hockey India Championship is a big tournament where teams from different states in India compete in the sport of hockey. It’s like a big competition to see which state has the best hockey team.
Semi-Finals -: The semi-finals are the matches that happen just before the final match in a tournament. The teams that win in the semi-finals get to play in the final to try and win the championship.
Shootout -: A shootout in hockey is a way to decide the winner of a match if the score is tied. Players take turns trying to score a goal against the goalkeeper, and the team with the most goals wins.
Chennai -: Chennai is a big city in the southern part of India. It is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is known for its rich culture and history.
