Sub Junior Women's Hockey: Khalsa, HAR Academies to clash in final

Khalsa Hockey Academy and HAR Hockey Academy have booked their places in the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship after securing wins in their respective semi-final matches in Karnal, Haryana.

Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) and HAR Hockey Academy booked their place in the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana, on Saturday. Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) secured a 2-1 win against Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, to progress to the final. Laxmi (10', 32') scored a brace for the former, while Diya (6') got on the scoresheet for the latter, as per a press release from Hockey India.

Meanwhile, HAR Hockey Academy registered a 16-0 victory against Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata in the second semi-final. Vishakha (7', 14', 16', 43'), Antika (22', 45', 54', 60') and captain Radhika (21', 49', 58', 58') scored four goals each. Jyoti (13'), Himanshi (27') and Anjali (28', 52') also contributed on their side.

Hockey India League Announces Return with New Campaign

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