Hockey Haryana Women’s U-18 team wins Khelo India Youth Games 2022

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Hockey Haryana's women's team won the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Women’s Under 18 Qualifiers title after defeating Madhya Pradesh 2-0 in the final at Bhubaneswar on December 30.

Important facts

• In the final match, Pooja and Gurmail Kaur scored a goal each for Haryana to turn the match in their favour.

• Odisha stepped up to claim third place after beating Jharkhand by 2-1 in the 3rd and 4th place encounter. 

• Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand have qualified for the Khelo India Youth Games (Women) to be held in Madhya Pradesh next year.

Awards List 

• Best Goalkeeper: Kavita (Haryana) 

•  Best Defender: Yogita Verma (Madhya Pradesh) 

• Best Midfielder: Manisha (Haryana)

• Best Striker: Bhumshika Sahu (Madhya Pradesh)