Rajgir (Bihar), April 12 -- Uttar Pradesh Hockey emerged champions of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 here on Sunday after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh in the Division 'A' Final.
Meanwhile, Hockey Punjab secured the Bronze medal, overcoming Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey in the 3rd/4th place match.
The summit clash saw Uttar Pradesh Hockey put on a commanding display to defeat Hockey Madhya Pradesh 5-2 in an entertaining Final.
Uttar Pradesh drew first blood early in the contest through skipper Ketan Kushwaha (4'), who opened the scoring with a field goal. Hockey Madhya Pradesh responded swiftly as Gazee Khan (8') struck the equaliser to keep the match evenly poised.
However, Uttar Pradesh...