The hockey players of Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy exhibited an impressive performance by securing first position in two different competitions.
The players of hockey academy brought laurels to the State in Sub Junior (under 17 category). They played fantastically at All India Hockey Competition held at Pune from October 1 to 7.
Besides, the hockey players also showcased a brilliant performance at 35th Sub-Junior Nehru Hockey Championship held at New Delhi from October 9 to 22.
Here on Wednesday, State Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Yashodhara Raje Scindia met the players at TT Nagar Stadium. She was informed that the Madhya Pradesh trounced Delhi in the final match by 4-1 goals in the under-16 SNVP All India Hockey Competition. About 17 teams from across the country took part in the competition.
Moreover, the team of Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy won the 35th Sub-Junior Nehru Hockey Championship defeating the team of Guru Govind Hostel lucknow by 5-1.
It is to be noted that as many as 12 teams from across the country took part in the Nehru Cup.
The team has registered win under the leadership of the coach Habib Hasan.“performing their best in the international sports platform but the sub-junior team is stepping forward to display its skills at the international level.