12th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2022
Women National Championship 2022: Day 3 Results
~ Hockey Karnataka beat Hockey Unit Of Tamil Nadu 3-0 in Pool F match ~
~ Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Delhi Hockey 7-0 in Pool G match ~
~ Goans Hockey beat Hockey Gujarat 5-1 in Pool G match ~
~ Hockey Himachal beat Kerala Hockey 3-1 in Pool H match ~
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 08 May 2022: The 12th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2022, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh saw thrilling Day three action in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.
In the first game of the day, Hockey Karnataka picked up a solid 3-0 win over Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in the Pool G match. Captain Pooja M. D. (3′) opened the scoring for her team and Nisha P. C. (9′) doubled the lead a few minutes later. Before the end of the first quarter, Shaina Thangamma M.P (15′) scored the third goal for her side after which Hockey Karnataka defended well to maintain their lead and get the win.
In the second game of the day, Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Delhi Hockey 7-0 in a Pool G match. Scoring two goals for her team, Shreya Singh (18′, 29′) starred for Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the match, scoring a brace. Bramhacharimayum Sarita Devi (7′), Sonal Tiwari (14′), Varsha Arya (50′), Pallavi Kumari (53′), and Vinamrata Yadav (58′) scored the remaining goals for her team as Uttar Pradesh Hockey picked a comfortable win.
The third match of the day was a Pool G contest between Goans Hockey and Hockey Gujarat. Geeta Rathod (4′, 8′) and Veena Naik (5′, 33′) starred for Goans Hockey, with each player scoring a brace in the match to help them pick up a 5-1 win. Melissa Fernandes (12′) also scored a goal for Goans Hockey, while Muskan Kureshi (27′) scored the consolation goal for Hockey Gujarat.
The final game of the day was a Pool H contest between Kerala Hockey and Hockey Himachal. Hockey Himachal picked a 3-1 win in the contest, with Hardeep Kaur (12′), Ritu Rani (31′), and Narinder Kaur (37′) scoring the three goals for Hockey Himachal. Meanwhile, Anju Shaji (24′) scored the sole goal for Kerala Hockey.
The Pool F match between Hockey Arunachal and Hockey Andaman & Nicobar was forfeited with Hockey Arunachal picking a default 5-0 win.
Meanwhile, in the final match on Day two, Hockey Jharkhand beat Le Puducherry Hockey 36-0, Betan Dungdung (5′, 12′, 19′, 27′, 29′, 49, 51′, 52′, 53′, 58′) scored 10 goals for Hockey Jharkhand, while Albela Rani Toppo (2′, 21′, 21′, 29′, 39′, 43′, 48′) scored seven goals, and Pramila Soreng (1′, 20′, 32′, 35′, 45′) scored five goals for their team. Fulmani Bhengra (13′, 16′, 45′, 47′) scored four goals, while Roshni Dungdung (25′, 37′, 59′), and Edlin Bage (7′, 44′, 57′) also scored hat-tricks in the match. Reshma Soreng (8′, 55′) scored a brace, while Dipti Toppo (18′), and Nirali Kujur (23′) scored a goal each to help Hockey Jharkhand pick up the win.
About HOCKEY INDIA
HOCKEY INDIA (HI) is the governing body with an exclusive mandate to direct and conduct all activities for both men’s and women’s hockey in India. It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India as the sole body responsible for promoting Hockey in India.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Hockey India was established on 20th May 2009, and is affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).
Committed to the development of Hockey in the country, Hockey India with the assistance of the Sports Authority of India and Department of Sports, Government of India, trains players at sub-junior, junior, and senior levels. The governing body engages in Coaching the coaches with International Standard certification programs, educates and equips technical officials and umpires to find a foothold in the international arena, and provides world-class infrastructure and International exposure for the players besides the regular international competition. Hockey India has also pioneered in bringing top International hockey events to India such as the FIH Men’s World Cup in 2010 and 2018, FIH Champions Trophy in 2014, FIH Junior Men’s World Cup in 2016, and 2021, FIH Hockey World League Final in 2017. With its vision to popularize the game and constantly promote it, Hockey India has brought the Indian Men’s Hockey Team into the top three in the world. Hockey India is also dedicated to getting the Indian Women’s Hockey Team into the top three in the world.
About ODISHA
Odisha – the Eastern State of India – is known for its love for Hockey and over the years it has evolved to be the Global Hub of Hockey. The State successfully hosted the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018, followed by the FIH Men’s Series Finals Bhubaneswar Odisha, FIH Olympic Qualifiers Odisha, and FIH Hockey Pro League 2020-21. Odisha has previously hosted the Champions Trophy 2014 and the Odisha Men’s Hockey World League Final Bhubaneswar 2017. Odisha also hosted the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup in 2021.
Kalinga Lancers, the team owned by the State, is the winner in the Hockey India League 2017. Taking a step further towards realizing the dream of restoring the glory of Indian Hockey at the global level, the State is sponsoring the Indian Hockey Teams till 2033.
Odisha will also host the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023.
