Ranchi/Jamshedpur: The “6th Senior Jharkhand State Hockey Championship 2023 Men & Women” came to an exhilarating close with a day full of intense competition and remarkable displays of skill. On the final day of the championship, matches enthralled the audiences while winners showcased their prowess on the field.
In the much-anticipated Men’s finals, Eklavya Academy clinched the title with a 3-0 thrilling shootout beating Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA). The match ended in a draw of 2-2 in the main time. The goal scorers for NTHA included Simon and Jaymashi, while for Eklavya academy the goal scorers were Denis Kerketta & Noyel Toppo.
The first match of the day was for third and fourth position between Railways and Ranchi. In an impressive showdown, Ranchi emerged victorious with a score of 2-1. The goal scorers included Sandeep Toppo and Joseph Kongari for Ranchi, and Sunil Ekka for Railways.
In another match, an electrifying encounter unfolded between Ranchi and Gumla Womens’ (for third and fourth position), culminating in a draw. However, Ranchi clinched victory in the shootout round, securing 3-0 win.
The Women’s finals saw a spirited match between Eklavya Academy and Khunti. Eklavya Academy emerged triumphant with a resounding score of 8-0.
Joseph Topno of Eklavya team was rightfully crowned the best player of the tournament in the Men’s category, while Albela Rani Toppo of Eklavya team was bestowed with the same honuor in the Women’s category.
The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries including Chief Guest Sushant Gaurav, IAS, Director of Sports along with Bholanath Singh, General Secretary, Hockey India and President, Hockey Jharkhand. Also present were Sanjay Mohan Shrivastava, Chief Resident Executive, Tata Steel. The awards and accolades were distributed by dignitaries. Tata Steel is one of the main sponsorer of the event organised as part of National Sports Day celebrations.
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