First Phase of Khelo India Women's Hockey League Concludes | 22 Dec 2021
Why in News
- The first leg of the Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-21) played at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in New Delhi from December 15 to 21, 2021 came to an end. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy played 6 matches.
Key Points
- It is noteworthy that the Women's Hockey League is being played in three phases, the first phase of which ended on December 21.
- The final match of the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw between Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy and Haryana Hockey Academy. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy has scored 22 goals in six matches played so far. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy drew three matches and the academy won three matches.
- Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy stood second in Group B with 12 points, while Haryana Hockey Academy stood first with 16 points.
- Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) formerly Khelo India School Games (KISG) are annual national level games organized in India for two categories, namely Under-17 Year School Students and Under-21 Year College Students.