Haryana emerge champions in HI junior women’s hockey

SONEPAT: Host Haryana pipped Chandigarh 5-4 to win the second Hockey India Junior Women National Championship title, on Friday.

In a high voltage clash, Haryana scored through Navjot Kaur (24th), Navneet Kaur (44th), Reena Rani (55, 67) and an own goal in 16th minute, while for Chardigarh Hardeep Kaur (3rd), Pooja Rani (14th, 59th) and Navpreet Kaur (52th) were the goal-getters.

Haryana’s centre forward Navneet Kaur, who scored 21 goals in the tournament, was adjudged the best player of the tournament.

In another match, Jharkhand defeated Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy (MPHA) 3-2 to pocket the bronze medal.

MPHA, who led 1-0 at half time, scored through Sabnam Lakra (46th, 48th) and Punam M Tete (53rd ), while Reena Khokhar (34th, 37th) were on target for Jharkhand.