Khelo India Women’s Hockey League 22 (Under-16) Phase-1, New Delhi

The Day 4 of the Khelo India Women’s Hockey League 22 (Under-16) Phase-1, in New Delhi saw thrilling hockey action on Saturday.

In the first match of the day, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy Sonepat beat Sports Authority Of India ‘A’ 5-3 in the Pool A game. Khushi (22′, 52′), and Ravina (24′, 49′) scored a brace in the match Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy Sonepat to help their team win, while Sakshi (9′) also added a sole goal. Tanuja Toppo (35′), Captain Sunelita Toppo (36′), and Kajal (56′) scored the three goals for Sports Authority Of India ‘A’.

In the second match of the day, Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy beat Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta 12-1 in Pool A contest. Captain Nisha (6′, 22, 24′, 26′, 54′) starred for Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy in the match, as she scored five goals for her team in the match to set up the win. Besides Nisha, Deepika (31′, 50′) and Ritika (35′, 47′) also scored a brace in the match, while Pavitra (5′), Pooja (18′) and Sunaina (34′) scored a goal each. For Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta, Preeti (45′) scored a sole goal in the match. 

In the third match of the day, Sports Hostel, Odisha beat Citizen Hockey XI 13-0 in Pool A game. Archana Xalxo (18′, 33′ 35′, 58′) starred for Sports Hostel, Odisha as she scored four goals for her team in the match. Amisha Ekka (19′, 25′, 51′) and Monica Tirkey (20′, 22′, 38′) both scored hat-tricks while Sushmita Dungdung (29′), Captain Premsila Bage (45′), and Priyanka Kandula (52′) score a goal each, as they set up a consolidating win for Sports Hostel, Odisha.

Next up, Smart Hockey Academy Raipur beat Mumbai School Sports Association 8-0 in the final Pool A contest of the day. Kudrat (3′, 21′, 30′) played a key role in Smart Hockey Academy Raipur’s solid win, as she scored a hat-trick in the match. Molisha Verma (55′, 59′) also added a brace in the match, while Tanu Rani (15′), Neeshu Vihan (16′), and Captain Rukhamani (23’) added a goal each to help their team’s cause.