Exciting Finals Await at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026
Championship Finals Overview
The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026, taking place in Rajgir, Bihar, is set for an exhilarating conclusion with the finals in Division A. In the Women's Final, Hockey Madhya Pradesh will compete against Hockey Jharkhand, while the Men's Final will see Hockey Madhya Pradesh face off against Uttar Pradesh Hockey. Additionally, the Women's third-place match will feature Hockey Odisha against Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and in the Men's third-place game, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey will challenge Hockey Punjab. The final matches are scheduled for April 12 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, as per Hockey India's announcement.
Preview of the Men's Final
Both teams in the Men's Final are entering the match with undefeated records, having achieved significant victories in their semi-finals. Hockey Madhya Pradesh triumphed over Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey with a score of 4-2, while Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated last year's champions, Hockey Punjab, by a score of 6-2. This final is a rematch of last year's third-place game, where Uttar Pradesh Hockey emerged victorious. Notably, the top two scorers in the division are from Uttar Pradesh Hockey: Shahrukh Ali leads with 14 goals, and Nitish Yadav has scored seven goals, all from penalty corners. Dhiraj Pal from Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey is also a key player, having netted five goals.
Preview of the Women's Final
The Women's Final is anticipated to be a thrilling match, featuring defending champions Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh, who are the top-scoring teams in their division with 19 and 18 goals, respectively. Hockey Jharkhand secured their place in the final by defeating Uttar Pradesh Hockey 2-0, while Hockey Madhya Pradesh narrowly won against Hockey Odisha with a score of 2-1. The leading scorer in the division is Nousheen Naz from Hockey Madhya Pradesh, who has scored nine goals, while Sandeepa Kumari from Hockey Jharkhand follows closely with five goals.