Jhansi, April 13 -- Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Punjab won their semi-final matches to book their places in the final of the ongoing 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. They are one step away from lifting the coveted title.

In the first semi-final match, Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Manipur Hockey 5-3 to seal their spot in the grand finale. Captain Yousuf Affan (5', 34') and Ali Ahmad (7', 15') scored braces for Hockey Madhya Pradesh, while Mohammad Zaid Khan (49') also contributed with a goal. Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh (47'), Captain Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (50') and Laishram Dipu Singh (53') scored for Manipur Hockey.

In the other semi-final match, Hockey Punjab emerged vict...