In an electrifying showdown on August 8, 2025, Punjab triumphed over Jharkhand with a close 4-3 victory to secure the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship title at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. The final was a gripping contest, with both teams displaying relentless determination until the final whistle.

Jharkhand took an early lead in the second quarter, with Ashish Tani Purti (21st minute) and Anish Dungdung (24th minute) scoring back-to-back goals. Punjab responded swiftly, leveling the score with goals from Akshit Salaria (29th minute) and Varinder Singh (30th minute). Jharkhand regained the lead through Sukhu Guria’s strike in the 42nd minute, but Punjab’s Mandeep Singh turned the tide with a brilliant brace in the 45th and 53rd minutes, sealing the championship for his team.

Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh clinched the bronze medal with a 5-3 victory over Madhya Pradesh, rounding out a competitive tournament that showcased India’s emerging hockey talent. Punjab’s victory underscores their rising prowess in the sub-junior category, promising a bright future for the state’s hockey legacy.

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