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Hockey Association of Odisha had to be satisfied with runners-up finish as they lost against Hockey Haryana 2-3 in the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2025 in Jalandhar on Saturday.

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

In the final, both sides couldn't 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')...