Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy triumphed in the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B, claiming the title at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Monday. Army Boys Sports Company finished as runners-up, while Sail Hockey Academy secured third place.
Final Match Highlights
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy clinched the championship with a 2-0 victory over Army Boys Sports Company. Ali Razzaq opened the scoring at the 35-minute mark, with Sanmukh Singh confirming their win with another goal at 56 minutes.
Third Place Showdown
In the battle for third place, Sail Hockey Academy dominated Ritu Rani Hockey Academy with a resounding 7-0 victory. Arun Lakra led the way with two goals (13’, 34’), while Bikash Kaetha (15’), Mohmad Shahid (17’), Kailash Kujur (22’), Milan Athokpam (28’), and Malemnganba Akoijam (35’) contributed to the commanding scoreline.
Semi-Final Results
Earlier in the day, the semi-finals of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B took place. Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy advanced to the finals following their respective victories.
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy delivered a dominant performance, beating Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy with an emphatic 8-1 scoreline in the first semi-final. Prince Singh scored twice at 7 and 58 minutes, while Amandeep also netted two goals at 11 and 47 minutes. Jarman Singh added a brace at 25 and 59 minutes, with Varinder Singh (2 minutes) and Uttkarsh (13 minutes) both getting on the scoresheet. Hitesh Kataria scored the only goal for Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy in the 47th minute.
In the second semi-final, S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy secured a 2-1 win against Namdhari XI. Diljeet Singh found the net at 37 minutes, followed closely by Jagjit Singh at 39 minutes, while Sehajpreet Singh responded for Namdhari XI at 53 minutes.
Looking Ahead
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy will face S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy in the final on December 30. On the same day, Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy will vie against Namdhari XI in the third-place match.