The 14th edition of the Hockey India Senior Women National Championship has entered an exciting phase following the completion of the league stage. Hockey Karnataka and Hockey Manipur emerged victorious in their respective matches, setting the stage for intense Quarter-Finals. With the knock-out stage set for thrilling action, the top teams from each pool are ready to compete for a spot in the Semifinals.
The first Quarter-Final will feature defending champions Hockey Madhya Pradesh, led by Indian Women’s Hockey team defender Ishika Chaudhary, taking on Hockey Bengal. The hosts, Hockey Maharashtra, will face a tough challenge from the state of Manipur in the second Quarter-Final. Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Mizoram will clash in the third Quarter-Final, while the star-studded team of Hockey Haryana will play against the Hockey Association of Odisha in the fourth Quarter-Final.
All the Quarter-Finals are scheduled to take place on 20th March, with the winners advancing to the Semifinals on 22nd March. Spectators can expect to witness top-quality hockey from the talented teams competing in the knock-out stage.
In Tuesday’s games, Manipur Hockey and Hockey Karnataka won their respective matches in Pool G. Manipur Hockey secured their place in the knock-outs by defeating Hockey Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, Hockey Karnataka ended their campaign on a high note, defeating Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, with captain Kruthika SP leading the team from the front with four goals.
The matches will be live-streamed on FanCode, ensuring that fans do not miss out on any of the action.
Furthermore, Day 6 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship witnessed thrilling encounters between Hockey Mizoram, Assam Hockey, Goans Hockey, and Hockey Rajasthan at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium Pimpri, Pune.
As the league stage concludes, the competition intensifies as the teams prepare for the Quarter-Finals. The championship promises to deliver captivating performances and fierce competition as the quest for the title heats up.
Additionally, Hockey India recently announced the 27-member Indian Men’s Team for the upcoming Australia Tour, with the first match scheduled to start on 6 April 2024 in Perth, Australia. This announcement has added to the excitement surrounding the sport as fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches.
As the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship progresses, all eyes are on the knock-out stage, where the teams will battle it out for a chance to secure their place in the Semifinals. The competition promises to be a thrilling affair, and fans can look forward to witnessing exceptional hockey skills and fierce determination on the field.