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Jharkhand: Ranchi University win East Zone women’s hockey championship

Ranchi, Nov 7 (UNI) 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 inter-departmental competitions in constituent colleges helped identify talented players, while inter-college tournaments provided them opportunities to improve their skills.
The winning squad included Salomi Kandulna, Sonali Tirkey, Sita Kumari, Sushila Kujur, Sylvia Nag, Prini Kandir, Kaushalya Kumari, Esther Horo, Reena Kullu, Rupa Kumari, Reena Kumari, Anupriya Soreng, Jamuna Kumari, Balon Horo, Salomi Nag, Nisha Minz, Sweety Dungdung and Sapna Bhengra.
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