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Bihar edges Andhra Pradesh in Day 3 of Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship 2026
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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Bihar secured a narrow victory over Andhra Pradesh on Day 3 of the Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship 2026, keeping its knockout hopes alive.
On the third day of the 2026 Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship, the Bihar team managed to outplay Andhra Pradesh, clinching a win by a slim margin. The tightly contested match highlighted Bihar’s disciplined defence and effective attacking moves, allowing them to stay ahead in the group standings.
The result places Bihar in a favourable position as the tournament moves toward the knockout phase. While Rajasthan and Mizoram also recorded victories on the same day, Bihar’s win over a traditionally strong Andhra Pradesh side is seen as a key moment in the championship.
Organised by Hockey India, the championship brings together state teams from across the country. Bihar’s performance this year reflects the state’s growing investment in grassroots hockey and the rising talent pool feeding the senior squad.
The match was played at the tournament’s designated venue, with spectators witnessing a high‑tempo game that underscored the competitive spirit of India’s domestic hockey circuit.
The result places Bihar in a favourable position as the tournament moves toward the knockout phase. While Rajasthan and Mizoram also recorded victories on the same day, Bihar’s win over a traditionally strong Andhra Pradesh side is seen as a key moment in the championship.
Organised by Hockey India, the championship brings together state teams from across the country. Bihar’s performance this year reflects the state’s growing investment in grassroots hockey and the rising talent pool feeding the senior squad.
The match was played at the tournament’s designated venue, with spectators witnessing a high‑tempo game that underscored the competitive spirit of India’s domestic hockey circuit.