Hockey India Junior Men National Championship: Odisha, Manipur, and Jharkhand Shine in Quarterfinals

The 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship saw Odisha, Manipur, and Jharkhand excel in their matches, securing places in the quarterfinals. Odisha's remarkable 10-0 win against Andhra Pradesh and Manipur's 5-1 victory over Dadra & Nagar Haveli highlighted the day. Madhya Pradesh also advanced despite a draw, thanks to their goal difference. With eight teams now in the quarterfinals, the competition is heating up. Read on for more details on the matches and team performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 18, 2025, 20:14 IST

Quarterfinals Set for Junior Men’s Hockey Championship

Odisha: In a thrilling day of matches, Odisha, Manipur, and Jharkhand secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship held on Monday.

Madhya Pradesh also advanced after finishing their pool stage with a 3-3 draw against Tamil Nadu, benefiting from a superior goal difference.

The eight teams that have qualified for the quarterfinals include Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Manipur, Odisha, and Karnataka.

Odisha dominated their match against Andhra Pradesh with a staggering 10-0 victory, while Manipur triumphed over Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey with a score of 5-1 in Pool C. Jharkhand also had a successful outing, defeating Maharashtra 5-3 in Pool B.