The Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre (ONTHHPC) has once again underlined its dominance in junior women’s hockey by winning the gold medal for the second year in a row at the 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship held in Karnal, Haryana.

In a strong and composed performance, ONTHHPC defeated Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy 2–0 in the Grand Finale, successfully defending their title and reinforcing their status as one of India’s leading junior women’s hockey academies.

ONTHHPC Defends Its Title in Karnal, Haryana

From the opening match to the final whistle, the ONTHHPC girls showcased discipline, structure and sharp coordination that consistently kept them ahead of their opponents.

Their unbeaten campaign was built on solid performances in every stage of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship:

Group Stage Dominance

• vs Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy – Won 3–0

• vs Mumbai Schools Sports Association – Won 9–0

These results not only ensured qualification but also sent a strong message: ONTHHPC had arrived in Karnal to defend their junior women’s hockey crown.

Clinical Semi-Final Performance

• vs Jai Bharat Hockey Academy – Won 4–0

In the semi-final, ONTHHPC controlled the game from start to finish. The team’s structure, ball rotation and pressing game allowed them to maintain pressure and seal a convincing 4–0 win to book their place in the Grand Finale.

Grand Finale: Composed and Confident

• vs Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy – Won 2–0

In the final, the ONTHHPC girls showed tactical maturity and calmness under pressure.
They:

• Stayed compact in defence

• Controlled the tempo in midfield

• Converted crucial chances in the attacking circle

The result was a comfortable 2–0 victory and a memorable back-to-back gold at the 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship.

Pragya Patel Shines as Grand Finale Player of the Match

Midfielder Pragya Patel emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament. In the Grand Finale, her composure and vision in midfield earned her the Grand Finale Player of the Match award.

Her contributions included:

• Controlling transitions between defence and attack

• Retaining possession under pressure

• Distributing the ball intelligently to open up play

Pragya’s performance reflects both her individual quality and the high-performance training environment at ONTHHPC.

Built on Discipline, Coordination and Consistency

The ONTHHPC girls’ campaign in Karnal was marked by:

• Remarkable discipline – Sticking to the game plan, maintaining shape and minimising errors.

• Sharp coordination – Strong communication, intelligent passing and excellent understanding between lines.

• Consistent performances – Multiple clean sheets and dominant scorelines throughout the tournament.

These qualities are the outcome of a structured high-performance programme at Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC, where athletes are trained to compete at the national and international level.

ONTHHPC’s Commitment to Developing Future Hockey Champions

This back-to-back gold medal is not just a result—it is a reflection of ONTHHPC’s:

• Long-term vision for hockey development in Odisha

• Investment in grassroots and academy-level training

• Focus on holistic development of young athletes, on and off the field

Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC continues to provide world-class coaching, infrastructure and competitive exposure to help create the next generation of hockey stars for Odisha and India.

Recent Achievements of Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC

The Junior Women’s Championship triumph is part of a wider pattern of success for ONTHHPC athletes across age groups and competitions.

🏑 Some recent highlights include:

🌟 🏆 Champions – 35th KD Singh Babu Hockey Tournament 2025

Our Odisha Naval Tata U-14 Grassroot Boys clinched the title at the 35th KD Singh Babu Hockey Tournament 2025 — a historic victory that showcases the strength of our grassroots hockey program.

🌟 🥇 State Champions – HAO Junior Women’s State Hockey Championship 2025

ONTHHPC’s junior women’s team became State Champions by winning the HAO Junior Women’s State Hockey Championship 2025, reaffirming our dominance in women’s hockey in Odisha.

🌟 🥉 Third Place – HAO Junior Men’s State Hockey Championship 2025

Our boys secured 3rd place at the HAO Junior Men’s State Hockey Championship 2025, displaying grit, determination and competitive spirit against strong opposition.

🌟 🥈 Silver Medal – 9th SNBP All India Hockey Tournament 2025

The Odisha Naval Tata Hockey Grassroot Boys also earned a Silver medal at the 9th SNBP All India Hockey Tournament 2025, standing tall among some of the best youth teams in the country.

A Message of Appreciation and Pride

Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC congratulates our Junior Women’s team for clinching back-to-back gold at the 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship and celebrates every player who contributed to this success.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:

• Our coaches and support staff

• Our partners, supporters and stakeholders

• Everyone who continues to believe in and uplift these young athletes

Together, we are not only winning trophies—we are building a strong future for hockey in Odisha and India. 🏑✨