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Sr Men's Hockey Nationals: M.P., Manipur, Punjab, U.P Reach Semifinals
Hockey India Senior Men National: Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh Hockey won their respective quarterfinal matches in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 and progressed to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament being played in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
In the first match of the day, after a 1-1 draw over four quarters, Hockey Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious over Hockey Maharashtra 4-2 in the shootout as the national championship moved towards the business end. Pratap Lakra (6’) converted a penalty corner and opened the scoring for Hockey Madhya Pradesh early in the game. Three minutes later, Hockey Maharashtra promptly replied courtesy of a field goal from Aakib Rahim (9’).
Sundram Singh Rajawat, Shreyas Dhupe, Ali Ahmad, and Pratap Lakra scored in the shootout for Hockey Madhya Pradesh. Devindar Walmiki and Venkatesh Kenche were the only scorers for Hockey Maharashtra as Madhya Pradesh goalkeeper Sanjay B. made crucial saves to help his side win.
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