Lucknow – The girls of the residential hockey hostel at K.D. Singh Babu Stadium, under the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, have achieved remarkable success in various state and national-level hockey competitions. Their consistent performances have brought laurels to Uttar Pradesh.
National Achievements:
- 68th School National Competition – Won the bronze medal in the Under-14 category, held in Madhya Pradesh from December 7-14, 2024.
- 68th School National Competition – Secured a bronze medal in the Under-19 category, held from January 29 to February 2, 2025.
State-Level Achievements:
- Senior Open State Women’s Hockey Tournament – Winners, held in Barabanki from January 3-5, 2025.
- State-Level Sub-Junior Girls’ Hockey Competition – Winners, held in Etawah from January 10-14, 2025.
- State-Level Junior Girls’ Hockey Competition – Runners-up, held in Gorakhpur from February 4-9, 2025.
- Senior Open State Women’s Hockey Tournament – Winners, held in Jhansi from February 19-24, 2025.
- Senior Open State Women’s Hockey Tournament – Runners-up, held in Balrampur from February 24-28, 2025.
- Senior Open State Women’s Hockey Tournament – Runners-up, held in Ayodhya from February 28 to March 4, 2025.
The hostel’s dedicated coaches, Ranjana Gupta (International Coach) and Lata Chaudhary (Assistant Coach), played a crucial role in mentoring the girls toward these achievements. The players presented their trophies to Animesh Saxena, Regional Sports Officer, who lauded their efforts and encouraged them to continue bringing pride to the state and the country. The achievements of these young players reflect their commitment, hard work, and passion for the sport. Their success is a testament to the growing prominence of women’s hockey in Uttar Pradesh.
