Bhubaneswar: Hockey Association of Odisha bagged the runners up trophy as they suffered defeat from Hockey Haryana by 2-3 goals in the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Friday.
In the much anticipated final match for the eleven days long competition, Hockey Haryana proved out to be the better one after clinching the title against Hockey Association of Odisha with a 3-2 win. Ahalya Lakra (8’) opened the count on the scoreboard for Hockey Association of Odisha but the crowned champions Hockey Haryana had different plans today. Kajal (12’,22’) scored a brace for her team, joined by Saavi (44’) who also scored one goal for the winning side. Hockey Haryana’s defence restricted the opponent from scoring after the first goal till Dipika Barwa (54’) again found the gap for Hockey Association of Odisha in the final moments of the game but fell short when the final whistle was blown. Hockey Haryana remained at the top position throughout the tournament.
In the other match for 3rd/4th position, Hockey Jharkhand edged past Hockey Madhya Pradesh as they won the game 1-0 to end their campaign with a podium finish. Sweety Dungdung (12’) scored the deciding goal of the match for Hockey Jharkhand in the first quarter of the game.
