Hat-Trick Heroics and Hard-Fought Draws Mark Day 7 in Ranchi

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15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 witnessed a lot of edge-of-the-seat moments on Day 7 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as masterly performances and battle of wits were seen in Division A.

Uttar Pradesh Dominates Hockey Chandigarh

Uttar Pradesh Hockey swept to a 4-0 victory over Hockey Chandigarh

Naina dominated the limelight with an awe-inspiring hat-trick in the 34th, 48th, and 59th minutes

Arika Kumari assisted with the score from a strike in the 45th minute

The win takes Uttar Pradesh to the pinnacle of Division A

Maharashtra and Punjab Share the Spoils

Hockey Punjab and Hockey Maharashtra settled for a 1-1 draw

Anvi Rawat opened the Maharashtra account in the 35th minute

Saloni responded promptly for Punjab with an equaliser in the 37th minute

The two sides earned a point, rejuvenating their Division Acampaigns

Bihar Gains by Default Against Delhi

The match between Hockey Association of Bihar vs Delhi Hockey was forfeited

Bihar was given a 5-0 win, which strengthened their hold in the table

Tournament Schedule and Prizes

The championship is made up of 28 division A, B, and C clubs

Division A features the best 12 teams, such as reigning champions Hockey Jharkhand and last year's runners-up Hockey Madhya Pradesh

Promotion and relegation introduce competitive pressure into every division

Sources: ANI, The Tribune India, Hockey India, News Nation TV