14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship: Odisha Secure Title; Haryana Finish Second

In a thrilling final, Hockey Association of Odisha triumphed over Hockey Haryana with a 5-1 victory. Rajat Akash Tirkey (11’) opened scoring early, finishing from close range after a clever pass from Sudeep Chirmako inside box. Pratap Lakra (39’) doubled le in third quarter, converting a Penalty Stroke. In final quarter, Shilanand Lakra (48’, 57’, 60’) netted a hat-trick in just 12 minutes to seal win for Hockey Association of Odisha. Hockey Haryana’s Joginder Singh (55’) managed a late consolation goal in final moments of match.

In third-place playoff, Uttar Presh Hockey edged out Manipur Hockey 2-1. Uttar Presh Captain, Lalit Kumar Uphyay (6’), opened scoring early in first quarter, tapping in a pass from Iktidar Ishrat after a well-weighted long ball from Rajkumar Pal. Manipur equalized in third quarter through Moirangm Rabichandra Singh (43’) from a Penalty Corner. However, Uttar Presh regained le in final quarter when Rajkumar Pal (54’) finished a brilliant solo run down right flank, securing victory for Uttar Presh.