Masters of the Turf: Odisha and TN Make Golden History

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Champions are Crowned:
The inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 ended in a heart-stopping climax with a show of grit and glory at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Odisha won the women's title by a slim 1-0 margin against Punjab, while Tamil Nadu cruised to a thumping 5-0 win over Maharashtra to win the men's championship.

Match Highlights:
Odisha's Ranjita Beck came up with the decisive goal in the 34th minute to shatter an exciting stalemate and clinch the women's final

Tamil Nadu players unleashed a second-half barrage in the form of Muthuselvan D, Sudharsan S, Govthaman, Thamaraikannan, and Ramadoss V.

Bronze Medal Summary:
Women's: Tamil Nadu defeated by Haryana 4-3 in thriller

Men's: Chandigarh defeated Odisha 2-1, with Harvinder Singh netting the winner

Tournament Takeaway:
The first edition was a testament to the richness of states' talent and the benchmark for the Masters Cup to come. With sold-out stands and high-intensity play, the tournament marked a new era in India's domestic hockey calendar.

Sources: Hockey India, OdishaTV, Khel Now, The Tribune, Orissa Post