Ranchi witnessed thrilling wins for Punjab, UP, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Sunday.
Punjab secured a 2-0 win against Maharashtra in Pool A of Division A, while Uttar Pradesh defeated Manipur 17-1 in Pool C, with Shahrukh Ali scoring 11 goals.
Madhya Pradesh registered a 10-1 win over Kerala in Pool D, with Raiyan Ul Haq scoring a hat-trick and Gazee Khan striking twice.
Jharkhand clinched a 1-0 win against Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu Hockey in Pool B.
Bengal dominated Gujarat 18-0 in Pool A of Division B, with Munna Kumar Singh scoring six goals.
Arunachal Pradesh secured a 5-3 win against Chhattisgarh in Pool B of Division B.