Hockey India Sub Junior National: Madhya Pradesh will face Uttar Pradesh in the men’s final, while the girls from the state will meet Jharkhand in the women’s final in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar, which has reached its climax, setting the stage for an exciting day of finals in Division A.
The battle for third place in the women’s category will see Hockey Odisha face Uttar Pradesh Hockey. In the men’s third-place clash, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey will play Hockey Punjab. The final day of fixtures will take place on April 12 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir.
In the men’s final, both teams enter the contest undefeated, following impressive victories in the semifinals. Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu 4-2, while Uttar Pradesh overcame last year’s champions Punjab by a 6-2 margin. This year’s men’s final also marks a rematch of last year’s third-place encounter, where Uttar Pradesh Hockey secured the win.
