Pune, March 20 -- At the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2024, the Hockey Association of Odisha (HAO) secured a decisive win against Hockey Chandigarh, solidifying their position atop their pool and guaranteeing a spot in the Quarter-Finals. Following this impressive 6-1 victory, Head Coach Sujit Lakra offered insights on the team's prospects in their forthcoming clash against Haryana. He emphasized the significance of grassroots development programs in Odisha and the intensifying level of competition from participating states.

In the Quarter-Finals, Hockey Association of Odisha will face the experienced Hockey Haryana.

Speaking on the team's approach in this tournament, Head Coach Sujit Lakra said, "For us, our foc...