Meanwhile, Hockey Punjab secured the Bronze medal, overcoming Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey in the 3rd\/4th place match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The summit clash saw Uttar Pradesh Hockey put on a commanding display to defeat Hockey Madhya Pradesh 5\u20132 in an entertaining Final. Uttar Pradesh drew first blood early in the contest through skipper Ketan Kushwaha (4\u2019), who opened the scoring with a field goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hockey Madhya Pradesh responded swiftly as Gazee Khan (8\u2019) struck the equaliser to keep the match evenly poised. However, Uttar Pradesh soon wrested back control, with Nitish Yadav (13\u2019) converting from a penalty corner before Ali Shahrukh (28\u2019) extended the lead with a field goal. Rajbhar Prahlad (35\u2019) and Chauhan Raghvendra Singh (40\u2019) then added to the tally to put Uttar Pradesh firmly in command.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ayush Singh Lodhi (43\u2019) managed to pull one back for Hockey Madhya Pradesh, but it proved to be only a consolation as Uttar Pradesh sealed a comprehensive 5\u20132 win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Uttar Pradesh Hockey\u2019s title-winning run was underlined by an impressive campaign throughout the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They began with a dominant 17\u20131 win over Manipur Hockey, followed it up with a 4\u20130 victory against Hockey Arunachal in the pool stage, then overcame Hockey Odisha 6\u20133 in the quarter-final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the semi-final, Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Hockey Punjab 6\u20132 before producing another clinical performance in the Final to lift the trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ali Shahrukh finished as their leading scorer and played a key role in their triumphant run.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the semi-final, Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Hockey Punjab 6\u20132 before producing another clinical performance in the Final to lift the trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite a spirited effort from Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Punjab held firm to secure a hard-fought victory and finish their campaign on the podium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n