Exciting Quarter-Finals at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026

The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar, showcased thrilling quarter-final matches. Teams like Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh secured their spots in the semi-finals with impressive performances. Highlights included hat tricks and nail-biting shootouts, making it a day to remember for hockey fans. Read on for detailed match results and standout performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 9, 2026, 19:07 IST

Day 8 Highlights from Rajgir

On the eighth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 held in Rajgir, Bihar, teams from Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh achieved victories in their respective quarter-final matches at the Rajgir Sports Complex. In the first match of the day, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey triumphed over Hockey Chandigarh with a score of 2-1. The team's captain, Dhiraj Pal, netted two goals at the 27th and 42nd minutes, while Jasmeet Singh scored for Hockey Chandigarh in the 59th minute.

Quarter-Final Match Results

1. **Hockey Punjab vs. Hockey Jharkhand**: Hockey Punjab emerged victorious with a 5-3 scoreline in a thrilling encounter. Rajveer Singh contributed significantly with two goals (29', 56'), alongside Akash Deep (11'), Sahabajpreet Singh (32'), and Sanmukh Singh (39'). For Hockey Jharkhand, Ashish Tani Purti made headlines by scoring a hat trick (15', 19', 56').

2. **Uttar Pradesh Hockey vs. Hockey Association of Odisha**: Uttar Pradesh Hockey secured a convincing 6-3 win. Nitish Yadav scored twice (49', 51'), with additional goals from Karan Dhanuk (33'), Prahalad Rajbhar (39'), Captain Ketan Kushwaha (42'), and Romit Pal (52'). Deepak Prakash Toppo of the Hockey Association of Odisha also shone with a hat trick (34', 45', 57').

3. **Hockey Madhya Pradesh vs. Hockey Haryana**: The final match ended in a 0-0 draw, leading to a shootout where Hockey Madhya Pradesh clinched a 4-3 victory. Karan Gautam, Gazee Khan, Siddharth Ben, and Ronin Ningombam Singh scored in the shootout, while Ayush Rajak made two critical saves to secure the win for Hockey Madhya Pradesh. Hockey Haryana's Ashish, Sachin, and Vishwjeet successfully converted their attempts.