Jalandhar, Aug. 23 -- Hockey Haryana emerged as champions of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025 as they defeated Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in Jalandhar, Punjab on Thursday.

Hockey Punjab won their 3rd/4th Place match against Uttar Pradesh Hockey 4-3 in a shootout after a 3-3 draw over the four quarters to clinch the bronze medal, as per a press release from Hockey India.

In the final, both sides could not be separated initially as they exchanged possession but failed to find an opening goal. In the second quarter, Hockey Association of Odisha showcased brilliant skill by converting two successive penalty corners courtesy of Deepak Pradhan (17') and Pratap Toppo (19') to take a comfortable lead in the fina...