Jalandhar, Aug. 21 -- Hockey Haryana and Hockey Association of Odisha emerged victorious at the semi-finals of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025 in Jalandhar, Punjab, setting up a thrilling clash for the final. Meanwhile, host Hockey Punjab will face Uttar Pradesh Hockey in the clash for third place.

In the first semi-final of the day, Hockey Haryana defeated Uttar Pradesh Hockey, 3-0, with Hockey Haryana's Nitin (3', 54') scoring two goals for his team, while Jeetpal (47') scored the third goal.

The second semi-final match between Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Punjab was a closely contested affair in which Odisha defeated the host 3 - 2 with Karan Lakra (58') scoring in the final few minutes of the g...