In a closely fought final for the women\u2019s title, hosts Uttar Pradesh Hockey secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Hockey Haryana to emerge as champions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hockey Haryana broke the deadlock and took the lead when Shashi Khasa (37\u2019), the tournament\u2019s top-scorer, found the back of the net. The equaliser evaded Uttar Pradesh for most of the second half before Rashmi Patel (58\u2019) scored in the match's dying embers. Minutes later, Purnima Yadav (60\u2019) scored again for Uttar Pradesh Hockey to complete an emphatic victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hockey Chandigarh emerged as the men\u2019s champions following a 2-1 triumph against Uttar Pradesh Hockey in a grueling fixture. Ashu Maurya (14\u2019) gave Uttar Pradesh the lead towards the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Hockey Chandigarh bounced back in the second quarter riding on the efforts of Rajveer Singh (26\u2019). As the game looked set up for a shootout, Gurjeet Singh (55\u2019) delivered a late winner for Hockey Chandigarh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chandigarh women claim third place<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s battle for third place, Hockey Chandigarh defeated Delhi Hockey 4-0. Pooja (11\u2019, 34) gave Hockey Chandigarh the early lead and doubled it soon after half-time. Vedangi Vyas (42\u2019) scored in the third quarter before Tamanna (49\u2019) further widened the gap with another field goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Punjab beat Haryana for third place<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s battle for third place, Hockey Chandigarh defeated Delhi Hockey 4-0. Pooja (11\u2019, 34) gave Hockey Chandigarh the early lead and doubled it soon after half-time. Vedangi Vyas (42\u2019) scored in the third quarter before Tamanna (49\u2019) further widened the gap with another field goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n