Sports News | Hockey India Junior South Zone Championship 2024: TN, Kerala, Karnataka, AP Register win on Day 4

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh) (India), July 15 (ANI): Day 4 of the second Hockey India Junior Women and Men South Zone Championship 2024, held at Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, began with Tamil Nadu Hockey Unit, Kerala Hockey and Hockey Andhra Pradesh registering victories in their respective women’s matches, while Hockey Karnataka, Kerala Hockey and Hockey Andhra Pradesh won their respective men’s matches.

Tamil Nadu Hockey Unit beats Le Puducherry Hockey

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In the first women’s match of the day, Tamil Nadu’s hockey unit defeated Le Puducherry Hockey 15-0. Captain Mumanja R (3′, 6′, 8′, 41′, 47′, 59′) and Rubini S Nithya (10′, 43′, 50′, 59′) were clinical to score six and four goals respectively. Lekhashree R (15′), Dharshini P (17′) Jayashalini S (20′), Kaviya V (26′) and Akshatha R (37′) also scored goals for Tamil Nadu.

Kerala Hockey outperforms Telangana Hockey

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In the second women’s match, Kerala Hockey defeated Telangana Hockey 5-1. Lekshmi D (14′, 60′) scored twice, while Anamika VS (27′), Captain Piyoosha S (37′) and Dilna Sherin (41′) also scored. Akshaya Kancharla (11′) was the lone scorer for Telangana Hockey.

Hockey Andhra Pradesh triumphs against Hockey Karnataka

In the final women’s match of the day, Hockey Andhra Pradesh emerged victorious against Hockey Karnataka 3-1. Sreevidya Thirumalasetty (19′, 52′) scored two important goals and Ankitha Bommu (27′) found the net to keep Andhra Pradesh ahead. Manisha Poonamma CD (30′) was the only scorer for Karnataka.

Hockey Karnataka overpowers Tamil Nadu Hockey Unit

The first match of the day for men saw Hockey Karnataka defeat Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 4-1. Despite Vishal S (15′) putting Tamil Nadu ahead, Hockey Karnataka quickly took control with goals from captain Raju Manoj Gayakwad (37′), Akhil Aiyappa (49′), Akarsh Bidappa (58′) and Akheel Mutagar (59′).

Kerala Hockey beats Le Puducherry Hockey

Kerala Hockey defeated Le Puducherry Hockey 9-1 in another men’s match. Kolnati Sai Ram (6′, 16′, 54′, 55′, 59′) was again impressive, scoring five goals. Kannan SM (44′, 58′) scored twice, while captain Muhammed Kaif (24′) and T Yadav Ram (41′) each scored a goal. Dharshan (41′) scored the lone goal for Le Puducherry Hockey.

Andhra Pradesh Hockey beats Telangana Hockey

In the final men’s match of the day, Hockey Andhra Pradesh defeated Telangana Hockey 2-1 in a closely fought encounter. Pradeep Kodappa (22′) gave Telangana Hockey the lead before Hockey Andhra Pradesh secured the victory with goals from Kumar Metta Sai (27′) and Patan Asad Musfin Khan (33′). (ANI)

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