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Sr. Men's Nationals: Coach Rajinder, Captain Hardik Reflect On Hockey Punjab’s Title Win
Coach Rajinder Singh: Hockey Punjab lifted the title in the Senior Men's National Championship 2025 as they defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh 4-1 in the final in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Jugraj Singh was in top form for Hockey Punjab, having finished the tournament as the second-highest goalscorer with five goals, and even recorded a crucial brace in the final. Young sensation Araijeet Singh Hundal also played a crucial role in the attack and claimed three goals to his name.
Hockey Punjab won the tournament in 2023. However, in the last edition, they were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Hockey Maharashtra. This time, led by captain Hardik Singh and coach Rajinder Singh, Hockey Punjab have claimed the championship again.
Punjab finished second in Division 1, Pool A standings, three points behind Hockey Madhya Pradesh, who dealt them their only defeat in the tournament. In the quarterfinals, Hockey Punjab earned a 3-2 win over Hockey Haryana, followed by a 4-3 victory against Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the semifinal.
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