34 medals in 16 years, Hockey Jharkhand has emerged as women’s hockey powerhouse

Jharkhand players and coaches with the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2025 trophy in Kakinada City on August 12, 2025
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Hockey Jharkhand continued its dominance at the grassroots level by clinching the 16th Hockey India sub-junior women’s National championship, marking a third consecutive title (2024, 2025, 2026) and reinforcing its status as one of the strongest junior setups in the country.
Jharkhand has seen significant development in hockey infrastructure, particularly in the construction of astroturfs between 2014 and 2026.
Published – April 16, 2026 03:28 am IST

