Jharkhand Women’s Hockey Team Wins 15th Junior National Championship for Second Consecutive Year
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Jharkhand Women’s Hockey Team Wins 15th Junior National Women’s Hockey Championship
- Event: Jharkhand Women’s Hockey team clinched the title for the second consecutive year in the 15th Junior National Women’s Hockey Championship, defeating Hockey Haryana 2-1 in the finals at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (Aug 1–12, 2025).
- Key Players:
- Sweety Dungdung – Scored in the 10th minute & became highest goal scorer of the championship with 5 goals.
- Shanti Kimari – Scored in the 12th minute.
- Historic Achievement: Jharkhand Women’s Hockey team has now won the Junior National Championship four times – 2018, 2019, 2024, and 2025.
- Triple Crown in 2025: Won Senior, Junior, and Sub-junior National Championships in the same year.
UPSC Angle:
- Sports & National Pride: Promotion of women’s sports, grassroots talent nurturing, and state-level dominance.
- Government Schemes Link: Possible link to Khelo India, Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), and Sports Authority of India initiatives.
- Societal Impact: Inspiring young girls to participate in sports, especially from tribal and rural regions like Jharkhand.
August 12, 2025 9:39 PM | News On Air
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