Manipur Hockey teams shine on day two of ‘Sub Junior East Zone Championship’
Guwahati: The second day of the ‘2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2024’ saw Manipur Hockey securing a win in the Women’s category, while Manipur Hockey registered victory in the Men’s category at the Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium in Assam’s Guwahati on Thursday (July 25).
In the second match of the day in the Women’s category, Manipur Hockey took on Hockey Mizoram winning the game 4-2.
For Manipur Hockey, Seram Henthoi Chanu (27’), Huidrom Bidyaluxmi Devi (35’), Jerina Chongtham (50’) and Meikam Surviya Devi (57’) got on the score sheet, while for Hockey Mizoram, Laldinpuii (51’) and C Lalruatsiami (51’) were the goal scorers.
In the Men’s category, Manipur Hockey took on Hockey Bengal winning the match 6-0. For Manipur Hockey, Ningombam Gerik Singh (4’), Loitongbam Kenish (19’, 21’), Lisham Max Singh (20’), Athokpam Milan (34’) and Akoijam Malemnganba (39’) were the goal scorers.
In the last match of the day, Assam Hockey took on the Hockey Association of Odisha with the latter winning the game 19-1.
For the Hockey Association of Odisha, Mithles Kerketta (8', 50'), Arman Soreng (9', 54'), Salman Lakra (11', 31', 45'), Subodh Lakra (15', 22', 59'), Asit Majhi (21', 58'), Mandeep Kerketta (16', 18', 19', 24', 29'), Aklesh Lakra (35') and Amandeep Dang (40’) got on the score sheet, while Aditya Bhagat (9') was the lone goal scorer for Assam Hockey.