Odisha qualified for the quarterfinals of the 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship, which is being held in Secunderabad, Telangana from 26 November 2024. After trouncing Tamil Nadu 9-0 in their opening match, Odisha won their second and last Pool-C match 5-0 today against Hockey Himachal, who forfeited it for unknown reason. Odisha captain Dupati Naik is leading an 18-member State team in this championship.

ODISHA SUB-JUNIOR WOMEN HOCKEY TEAM: Priyansi Minz (GK), Srutika Kullu, Amrita Tirkey, Ajita Ekka, Sonia Minz, Ashika Sadam, Janhabi Bada, Drupati Naik (Captain), Gita Lakra, Anjulata    Lugun, Sanjna Kujur, Nikita Barla, Tanisha Ekka, Sanjana Kiro, Anjana Xaxa, Priyanka Minz, Shibani Lugun, Minz Ankita (GK). Manager: Lucela Ekka, Head Coach: Pradeep Kumar Sarangi, Assistant Coach: Sujit Lakra, Physiotherapist: Ubaid Amna.

RESULTS OF ODISHA MATCHES:

26 Nov 2024: Odisha Hockey Association (Sanjna Kujur 29-FG, 35-PC, Anjana Xaxa 30-FG, 40-PC, 44-PC, Shibani Lugun 41-FG, 45-FG, 57-PC, Sanjana Kiro 46-PC) beat Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 9-0. PoM: Drupati Naik.

28 Nov 2024: Odisha Hockey Association beat Hockey Himachal 5-0 (Forfeited).
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PHOTO: Players and staff members of the Odisha Sub-junior Women Hockey Team.