Big Wins on Day Three of Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2025
Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, and HAR Hockey Academy secured significant victories on day three of the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat.
Ritu Rani Hockey Academy Triumphs
The action kicked off in Pool D, with Ritu Rani Hockey Academy recording a 3-1 victory against Namdhari XI. Sandeep Singh opened the scoring at the 4th minute, followed by goals from Krishna (48’) and Anmoldeep Singh (54’). Rajbir Singh (34’) managed to score the sole goal for Namdhari XI.
Roundglass Punjab’s Commanding Win
In Pool C, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy dominated Cheema Hockey Academy with an 8-0 win. Captain Arshdip Singh netted the first goal in the 6th minute, followed by contributions from Sanmukh Singh (18’), Arjandeep Singh (19’), Varinder Singh (20’), Karan Kumar (24’), Harshjot Singh (40’), Manveer Singh (58’), and Arshdeep Singh (60’).
Salute Hockey Academy Victorious
Also in Pool C, Salute Hockey Academy secured a convincing 3-0 victory against the Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy. Captain Uday Randhawa scored a brace with goals in the 14th and 24th minutes, while Saurabh Kumar found the net in the 27th minute.
HAR Hockey Academy’s High-Scoring Match
In Pool B, HAR Hockey Academy overwhelmed Republican Sports Club with a staggering 10-1 scoreline. Nakhil Rana made a remarkable hat-trick, scoring in the 1st, 6th, and 25th minutes. Captain Sachin (21’, 22’) and Rahul Nain (47’, 50’) also netted a brace each. Sahil (15’), Karan (16’), and Ashish (42’) rounded out the scoring. Dhruv Thangaswamy (35’) scored the only goal for the Republican Sports Club.
Upcoming Semifinals
Army Boys Sports Company is set to face Ritu Rani Hockey Academy in semifinal 1, while Sail Hockey Academy will take on Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy in semifinal 2 on December 28.
Previous Day’s Highlights
On the previous day, Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, S.G.P.C Hockey Academy, and Army Boys Sports Company all recorded impressive victories.
Namdhari XI, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Sports Authority of Gujarat – Hockey Academy, and Sail Hockey Academy also achieved vital wins on day two of the championship.