Sports 24 August 2026
Hockey Haryana Emerges Champions in Junior Women National Championship 2026
Why in the News?
Hockey Haryana emerged as the champions of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 by defeating Hockey Jharkhand 2-1 in the final held at the Maj. Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium near Pune.
Key Features / Major Points:
Final Match Summary: Hockey Jharkhand initially took the lead through Mundri Saroj (19'). However, Hockey Haryana fought back with Bhavya (23') converting a penalty corner and Khushi (42') scoring the winning goal in the fourth quarter.
Team Leadership: The victorious Haryana team was led by captain Shashi Khasa and coached by Azad Singh Malik.
Third-Place Playoff: Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Chhattisgarh Hockey 3-1 to secure the third position in the tournament.
Individual Awards:
Best Forward: Kajal (Hockey Madhya Pradesh)
Best Defender: Bhavya (Hockey Haryana)
Best Goalkeeper: Gargi Barla (Hockey Jharkhand)
Player of the Tournament: Sukhpreet Kaur (Hockey Haryana)
Static GK Facts:
Hockey India: Established Year: 2009 | Headquarters: New Delhi. (It is the governing body for hockey in India).
International Hockey Federation (FIH): Established Year: 1924 | Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which team won the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026?
A: Hockey Haryana
Q: Where was the 16th Junior Women National Hockey Championship 2026 held?
A: Pune, Maharashtra
Q: Who was named the Player of the Tournament at the Junior Women National Championship 2026?
A: Sukhpreet Kaur (Hockey Haryana)
Source: Hockey India Media