CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 (Final Phase) Kicks Off in Ranchi

The final phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 began today in Ranchi, with Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh securing victories in their respective matches.

Match Results

🏑 Match 1 (Pool A): Hockey Haryana vs. Manipur Hockey

Hockey Haryana dominated Manipur Hockey with a 7-1 victory.

Goal Scorers for Haryana:

✔ Saavi (32’, 37’)

✔ Kirti (45’, 56’)

✔ Khalsa Shashi (11’), Supriya (54’), Kirti (58’)

Manipur Hockey’s only goal was scored by Dina Devi Naorem (2’).

🏑 Match 2: Hockey Association of Odisha vs. Hockey Bengal

Hockey Odisha defeated Hockey Bengal 1-0 in a closely contested match.

Goal Scorer: Deepika Barwa (3’) in the first quarter.

🏑 Match 3: Hockey Madhya Pradesh vs. Hockey Maharashtra

Hockey Madhya Pradesh clinched a 2-0 victory over Hockey Maharashtra.

Goal Scorers for Madhya Pradesh:

✔ Bhumiksha Sahu (4’) in the first quarter

✔ Captain Sonia Kumre (58’) in the final quarter

Opening Ceremony & Upcoming Matches

The official opening ceremony of the National Women’s Hockey League 2025 (Final Phase) is set to take place at 6:00 PM today at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium.\

Additionally, a Pool A match between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Mizoram will be played at 6:30 PM this evening.

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