LUCKNOW, May 20 -- Thrilling encounters continued to hog the limelight even on the second day of the AITA Championship Series for Boy's and Girl's Under-14, at the Vijayant Khand Stadium here on Tuesday. Pre-quarter final action produced a mix of dominant displays, tight thrillers and a few notable upsets as players fought for a place in the last eight. In the boys' draw, top seed Haris Khan announced his intentions emphatically, dispatching Atharva Srivastava 6-0, 6-2 with commanding baseline control and a ruthless serve. Third seed Yuvraaj Singh also progressed in style, overwhelming Manas Patel 6-2, 6-0 to set up a deep run. Fourth seed Tejas Singh survived a nervy opening set to beat Ayushman Pathak 7-6 (5), 6-3, showing poise in pressure moments and sharp volleys at the net. Seventh seed Adamya Bhadoria produced a straight-sets clinic, beating Arnav Srivastava 6-1, 6-1, while Hamdan stunned eighth seed Vibhor Srivastava 6-4, 6-0 in a decisive performance that hinted at growing confidence and improved shot selection. The draw provided edge-of-the-seat drama in a couple of matches. Aarnav Garg edged Rudra Chaurasiya 6-4, 6-7 (5), 10-8 in a match tiebreak that showcased resilience and tactical variation under duress. Riddhiman Rajput also prevailed in a match tiebreak, beating Aarav Patel 6-3, 3-6, 10-3 to clinch his passage to the quarter-finals. In-form Ankur Alok of Bihar, the fifth seed, maintained momentum with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win over Pranav Sharma. The girls' pre-quarter round underlined why this championship is a key pathway for India's next generation. Top seed Saundarya Jaiswal produced a flawless display, blanking Navya Rawal 6-0, 6-0 with penetrating groundstrokes and impeccable court coverage. Hiya Chauhan matched that margin in her match, defeating Anahita Singh 6-0, 6-0 to signal serious intent. Third seed Aashi Kiran advanced via walkover over Stuvi Golbole (BR), keeping her quarter-final berth intact. But the biggest upset came when unseeded Anya beat second seed Reet Singh Patel 6-0, 6-3, blending aggression and composure to overturn expectations. Aarika Raj Singh secured a tight victory against Anaya Patel 6-4, 7-5 in a contest that swung on a handful of crucial points. The KD Singh Babu Memorial Society is going to organise a one month summer hockey coaching camp from Wednesday, at the Chandra Bhan Gupt Khel Maidan here under the watchful guidance of former international stars, including Syed Ali and Mukul Lal Sah and Imranul Haq. Interested players below 14 years of age can join the camp. Host state Uttar Pradesh secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 46th Junior National Rowing Championship, finishing at the top of the leaderboard after delivering stellar performances in two categories on the first day of the heats in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. On the first day, in the boys' single Sculls category, Mohan Mahesh from Uttar Pradesh secured a place in the semi-finals by finishing at the top with a timing of 8:51.3. Meanwhile, in the boys' Quadruple Sculls category, the quartet from Uttar Pradesh-comprising Deepak Kumar, Yash Kumar Yadav, Harinath Yadav, and Praveen Kumar-advanced to the semi-finals by finishing first with a timing of 06:41.0; Odisha also secured a spot in the semi-finals by finishing in second place....