16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir | 14 Apr 2026

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16th Hockey India Sub‑Junior Men National Championship 2026 concluded in Rajgir, Bihar.

Key Points

• Venue: The championship was held at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar.
• Organising Body: The tournament was organised under the aegis of Hockey India.
• Champion: Uttar Pradesh Hockey clinched the gold medal after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 5–2 in the final.
• Runner-up: Hockey Madhya Pradesh finished as the second-placed team in the tournament. 
• Bronze Medal: Hockey Punjab secured the third position by defeating Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey in the bronze-medal match. 
• Participation: Around 30 teams from across India participated, showcasing emerging sub-junior hockey talent.