Ranchi, Nov. 7 -- Ranchi University clinched the East Zone Inter-University Women's Hockey Championship 2026-27, defeating host KISS University, Bhubaneswar, 3-2 in the final, with Prini Kandir scoring all three goals for the winners.
Kandir's hat-trick proved decisive in a closely contested final, helping Ranchi University secure the title after a gap of several years.
Hockey Jharkhand congratulated the players, coach and team manager on the achievement. Its president Bholanath Singh, general secretary Manoj Konbegi, treasurer Ashrita Lakra and other office-bearers hailed the team's performance.
Hockey Jharkhand general secretary Manoj Konbegi said efforts to promote sports at Ranchi University were producing positive results.
He said ...