CHANDIGARH: In the Final of the Junior Category, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy defeated Namdhari XI 3-1. Captain Navraj Singh (14’) put Namdhari XI in the lead late in the first quarter with a penalty corner conversion. Another penalty corner was converted in the second quarter, this time by Japnit Singh (25’, 34’, 50’) from Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy to equalize.
He then helped Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy take the lead in the third quarter with a field goal before converting yet another penalty corner in the fourth quarter as his hattrick enabled Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy to win the Gold after dominating their opponents throughout the tournament.
Army Boys Sports Company wins bronze
In the 3rd/4th place match of the Junior Category, Army Boys Sports Company defeated HAR Hockey Academy 3-1. Army Boys Sports Company took the lead early in the second quarter courtesy a goal from Nitesh Sharma (16’) and doubled their lead later in the same quarter after a penalty corner conversion from Manjeet (28’). HAR Hockey Academy opened their account in the third quarter through a field goal from Ravinder (33’) but Samir (57’) scored for Army Boys Sports Company late in the final quarter to confirm their finish in third place.