Haryana Women’s Hockey U-18 team won Khelo India Youth Games 2022
Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Women’s Under 18: After defeating Madhya Pradesh (2-0) in the championship match at Bhubaneswar, Hockey Haryana’s women’s team claimed victory in the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Women’s Under 18 Qualifiers. In the final match, Pooja and Gurmail Kaur scored a goal each for Haryana to end the contest in their favour. Odisha stepped up to claim third place after beating Hockey Jharkhand 2-1 in the 3rd and 4th place encounter. The Khelo India Youth Games (Women), which will be held in Madhya Pradesh the following year, have qualified athletes from Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
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Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Women’s Under 18: Awards List
- Best Goalkeeper: Kavita (Haryana);
- Best Defender: Yogita Verma (Madhya Pradesh);
- Best Midfielder: Manisha (Haryana);
- Best Striker: Bhumshika Sahu (Madhya Pradesh).