Punjab Hockey League enters final stretch

The teams of Round Glass Hockey Academy, Surjit Hockey Academy Jalandhar, SAI Sonipat and Naval Tata Hockey Academy Jamshedpur have secured their spots in the semifinal of the Punjab Hockey League 2025.

The last four matches of the league stage, jointly organised by Hockey Punjab and Round Glass Sports, were played on Wednesday at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. The semifinals would be organised on September 26. The first semifinal between SAI Sonipat and Surjit Hockey Academy will take place at 1.00 pm, while the second semifinal, featuring Round Glass Hockey Academy and Naval Tata Academy Jamshedpur at 3.00 pm.

Naval Tata Academy Jamshedpur defeated SDAT Tamil Nadu 4-1. Anees Dung Dung was named the best player of the match for his outstanding performance.

In the second match, Round Glass Academy registered a 10-1 victory over Gumhera Academy. Inderjit Singh scored a hat-trick, contributing three goals and earning the best player of the match award.

The third match saw SAI Sonipat claim a 2-0 win over SGPC Academy, with goals from Manu Malik and Nitan. Ankush of SAI was adjudged the best player for his solid showing.

In the final league match, Surjit Hockey Academy Jalandhar outclassed Namdhari Academy 6-1. Karan Singh struck twice for Surjit Academy and was named the best player of the match.