In coimbatore
Jr Men National Hockey: Karnataka, Jharkhand, MP Win On Day 7
The day began with Hockey Karnataka securing a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Hockey Bengal. After Suraj Kumar Sah (11') handed Hockey Bengal the lead, Pradip Mandal restored parity with a goal just before halftime (30+'). Nitesh Sharma (38') then put Hockey Karnataka ahead before Pradip Mandal struck again (51'). Achaiah MM (49') also found the scoresheet for Hockey Karnataka. Hockey Bengal fought back late through Rasin Aind (58') and Abed Lugun (60'), but Hockey Karnataka held on to claim all three points.
In another closely contested Division 'A' fixture, Hockey Jharkhand edged Delhi Hockey 4-3. Sabian Kiro gave Hockey Jharkhand an early lead in the 4th minute before Prabhjot Singh (40') levelled the scores for Delhi Hockey. Sabian Kiro completed his brace (47'), while Sujeet Kerketta (48') and Ghuran Lohra (58') extended Hockey Jharkhand's advantage. Delhi Hockey mounted a late comeback through Nishant, who scored twice (52', 60'), but Hockey Jharkhand held firm to seal the victory.
