Hockey Jharkhand win 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021

Hockey Jharkhand beat Hockey Haryana 3-1 via shootout (0-0)

Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Manipur Hockey 23-0 in 3^rd/4^th Place match

 
 Khel Today Reporter
Jind (Haryana) : Hockey Jharkhand beat Hockey Haryana 3-1 via a shootout to clinch the 11^th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 here in Jind, Haryana today.

The Final match between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Haryana ended goalless after 60 minutes. Identical to Hockey Jharkhand’s Semi-Final performance against Uttar Pradesh Hockey, goalkeeper Duga Munda emerged as the hero once again, saving three of his opponents’ attempts. Asim Ekka, Deepak Soreng and Roshan Reetik Lakra scored in the shootout for Hockey Jharkhand.

Hockey Jharkhand coach Adam Horo was delighted with the composure his side displayed in the final. “I am proud of this team. It’s a phenomenal achievement for all of us as we had very little time to train. Duga was once again outstanding in the shootout. What stood out was the boys’ confidence,” he said.

Horo added: “We expected a tough game against Hockey Haryana. I was happy with the way the team played in the first three quarters. We lost a little bit of momentum in the final quarter but the boys kept their cool during the shootout. Hockey Jharkhand are champions for the first time. This win is a testament to the way we have worked with the tribal community over the years. I am sure they will bring many more laurels.”

Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Hockey clinched third spot in the 11^th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 with a magnificent 23-0 win against Manipur Hockey. Ankit Kumar Prajapati (7’, 14’, 30’, 47’, 49’, 55’) was the star of the show with a six-goal haul. Nitish Bhardwaj (12’, 13’, 34’, 42’ 46’) smashed five goals whereas Fahad Khan (18’, 23’, 26’) and Ajeet Yadav (8’, 10’, 50’) scored three goals each. Uttar Pradesh Hockey Captain Chandan Yadav (5’, 36’) and Ajeet Kumar (52’, 53’) each scored two goals. Prashant Shukla (17’) and Abhishek Yadav (57’) bagged a goal each.

Please find below details of the officials who officiated on the final matchday of 11^th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021:

Match Officials –
Technical Delegate appointed for the tournament – Ms. Sonia Bathla, Delhi,
Umpires Manager appointed for the tournament – Mr. Deepak Chandra Joshi, Delhi

Finals-
Umpires-
Mr. Malkiat Singh, Punjab
Mr. Raj Kumar Jha, Maharashtra
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Punjab (Reserve umpire)

Technical Officials for the Finals –
Technical Officer – Mr. Shivlochak Deep, Punjab
Scoring Judge – Mr. Hardik Bhonsle, Gujarat
Timing Judge – Mr. Charat Singh, Punjab

3rd / 4th Match
Umpires. :- 
Mr. Govind Latwal, Uttarakhand
Mr. Maheshwar Singh Negi, Uttarakhand
Mr. Dhaval Prajapati, Gujarat (Reserve Umpire)

Technical Officials :-  
Technical Officer – Mr. Amar Singh Negi, Delhi
Scoring Judge – Mr. Mahesh Kumar, Delhi
Timing Judge – Mr. Anil Dabas, Haryana