The 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 is set to kick off in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on July 15, with the finals scheduled for July 22. The tournament promises to showcase some of the best young hockey talent from the region.
In the men’s category, Pool A features Hockey Haryana, Hockey Chandigarh, and Hockey Uttarakhand. Pool B includes Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Delhi Hockey, and Hockey Jammu and Kashmir. For the women’s category, the teams competing are Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Hockey Himachal, Hockey Chandigarh, and Hockey Uttarakhand.
The tournament begins with Hockey Punjab taking on Hockey Jammu and Kashmir in the men’s category, followed by a match between Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Delhi Hockey. In the women’s category, the opening game will see Hockey Haryana face Hockey Chandigarh, followed by Hockey Punjab versus Hockey Himachal, and concluding with Uttar Pradesh Hockey against Hockey Uttarakhand.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his excitement, noting, “Uttar Pradesh has a rich history of hockey. I am sure that through this Championship, we will see exciting action and impressive performances by our young players.”
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, “The 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 is a platform for all the young players to showcase their skills and impress the selectors. Through this, we aim to identify players and give them proper guidance and support. I would like to wish all the teams participating the best of luck and hope to see some exciting matches in the tournament.