Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy clinched the title at the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zones A & B, with Namdhari XI securing third place at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground on Tuesday.
Final Match Highlights
In the championship match, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy dominated S.G.P.C Hockey Academy with a convincing 4–0 victory. The goals came from Sukhpreet Singh (27’), Jarman Singh (35’), Sukhmanpreet Singh (51′), and Amandeep (56’).
Third-Place Match
Namdhari XI showcased their strength against Ghumanhera Risers Academy, winning decisively with a score of 7–0. Bihara Singh found the back of the net twice at 23’ and 52’, while Gurdayal Singh also scored two goals at 30’ and 58’. Other contributors included Vikram at 26’, Nikhil at 41’, and Sehajpreet Singh at 53’.
Semi-Final Results
Earlier on Monday, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy reached the finals after triumphing in their respective semi-finals at the same venue.
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy won their semi-final against Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy with an impressive 8-1 scoreline. Prince Singh scored twice at 7 and 58 minutes, and Amandeep matched him with two goals at 11 and 47 minutes. Jarman Singh also achieved a brace at 25 and 59 minutes, while Varinder Singh (2’) and Uttkarsh (13’) contributed with another pair of goals. Hitesh Kataria scored the only goal for Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy in the 47th minute.
In the other semi-final, S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy secured a 2-1 victory over Namdhari XI. Diljeet Singh scored at 37 minutes and Jagjit Singh at 39 minutes for S.G.P.C., while Sehajpreet Singh netted for Namdhari XI at 53 minutes.
Sub Junior Men Academy Championship
On the same day, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy also won the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zones A & B title. Army Boys Sports Company finished as runners-up, while Sail Hockey Academy took third place.
In the final, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy triumphed over Army Boys Sports Company with a score of 2-0. Ali Razzaq scored at 35 minutes, followed by Sanmukh Singh at 56 minutes, both crucial in securing their championship.
In the third-place match, Sail Hockey Academy bested Ritu Rani Hockey Academy 7-0. Arun Lakra scored twice (13’, 34’), and contributions came from Bikash Kaetha (15’), Mohmad Shahid (17’), Kailash Kujur (22’), Milan Athokpam (28’), and Malemnganba Akoijam (35’).