SportsPosted at: Apr 15 2026 3:32PM


Hockey Jharkhand emerges as a women’s hockey powerhouse

New Delhi, April 15(UNI) Hockey Jharkhand continued its dominance at the grassroots level by clinching the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Gold Medal, 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. Simdega now has two astroturfs, while Khunti also has two. Ranchi has multiple facilities, including at Bariatu, Hatia (Railway), AG Complex, and Morabadi, where an existing turf was renovated and relaid. Additionally, Hazaribagh has one astroturf at the SAI centre, Jamshedpur has two at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), and one more is currently under construction in Gumla. This infrastructure growth has played a crucial role in nurturing hockey talent across the state.
Over the last 16 years, Jharkhand’s structured youth development system has translated into success at the Hockey India National Championships, particularly in the women’s categories. The state has secured an impressive 34 medals in women’s competitions alone, including 10 Gold, 11 Silver and 13 Bronze medals, underlining the depth and consistency of its grassroots programme.
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