New Delhi, April 17 -- Uttar Pradesh Hockey has established itself as one of the most consistent performers at the State National Championships, with its continued strength at the grassroots level on display recently as the Sub Junior Men's team clinched the Gold medal at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar earlier this month.

The recent achievement further underlined the depth of the state's robust grassroots system anchored in district scouting through tournaments and academies. Over the last 16 years, Uttar Pradesh's structured grassroots and academy-led development system has translated into consistent success at the Hockey India National Championships, securing 21 medals across categori...