New Delhi, April 15 -- Hockey Jharkhand continued its dominance at the grassroots level by clinching the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Gold Medal, marking a third consecutive title (2024, 2025, 2026) and reinforcing its status as one of the strongest junior setups in the country.

Jharkhand has seen significant development in hockey infrastructure, particularly in the construction of astroturfs between 2014 and 2026. Simdega now has two astroturfs, while Khunti also has two. Ranchi has multiple facilities, including at Bariatu, Hatia (Railway), AG Complex, and Morabadi, where an existing turf was renovated and relaid, according to a press release.

Additionally, Hazaribagh has one astroturf at the SAI centr...