Junior hockey
IMPHAL, Nov 5: SSA, Charangpat defeated PHAM, Yaiskul 3-1 in the opening match of the 1st junior Women’s State Level Hockey Tournament at Khuman lampak Hockey Stadium today.
The yaiskul eves shot into the lead through Ksh Ayangbi 25 minutes into play as N Janjirani launched the SSA fightback converting a penalty corner in the 36th minute to level the score.
L Pushpa’s 37th minute goal off a penalty corner and another strike from S Sapana (40th) sealed the victory for the Charangpat side.
Six teams are participating in the tournament organised by Manipur Women’s Hockey association.