Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Bhagta, S.G.P.C Hockey Academy, Ashwini Sports Academy, and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy all secured victories on the opening day of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B in Surat.
Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy vs. Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy
In a Pool D encounter, Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy clinched a thrilling 5-4 win over Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat. Captain Yuvraj Singh (4’), Tashu (19’), Nishant (30’), Duvish (31’), and Hitesh Kataria (49’) each scored one goal for the winners. For Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Himanshu (37’, 42’, 52’) netted a hat-trick, while Nikhil (39’) added another goal.
Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy vs. Raja Karan Hockey Academy
In the same pool, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy defeated Raja Karan Hockey Academy 5-2. Captain Himanshu Chanaliya (29’, 37’) and Angrej Singh (42’, 44’) scored two goals each, while Baljit Singh (60’) contributed one more. Sunny (23’, 51’) was the scorer for Raja Karan Hockey Academy.
S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy vs. Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy
In Pool C, S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy achieved a convincing 7-2 victory over the Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy. Arshdeep Singh (49’, 56’) netted a brace, while Sukhveer Singh (2’), Jagjit Singh (15’), Mehakdeep Singh (39’), Shershubjit Singh (37’), and Jarmandeep Singh (48’) also found the net. Salvi Nikunj (49’) and Vinubhai Bamaniya (59’) scored for the Gujarat side.
Ashwini Sports Academy vs. Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society
In another Pool C match, Ashwini Sports Academy edged past Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society with a score of 4-3. Goals came from Sham Singh (9’), Atul Kushwaha (18’), Mohit Pandey (24’), and Shiva Savita (46’) for the winners, while Anubhav (29’, 41’) and Yash Verma (55’) scored for Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society.
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy vs. Army Boys Sports Company
In Pool A, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy triumphed over Army Boys Sports Company 2-1, with goals from Gurwinder Singh (32’) and Anurag Singh (60’). Nitesh Sharma scored the lone goal for Army Boys Sports Company.
This event features some of the country’s leading academy teams and will be organized in a round-robin format followed by a knockout stage.