Gwalior, July 24 -- The 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) got underway in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, with Raja Karan Hockey Academy, Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy, Ritu Rani Hockey Academy and Madhya Pradhesh Hockey Academy, registering convincing victories in their respective Pool A and Pool B encounters on the opening day of the tournament.

In Pool A, Raja Karan Hockey Academy began their campaign with a 2-0 win against Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) in the opening match. Captain Rakhi (25', 58') scored a brace for the winners, according to a release.

Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy registered an 8-0 win over Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey Society. S Pooja (30', 47', 59') scored a hat-trick, while Captain...