Odisha Clinches Maiden Gold at 14th Hockey India Senior National Championship
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 14th Hockey India Senior National Championship |
| Venue | SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai |
| Final Match | Odisha vs Haryana |
| Result | Odisha defeated Haryana 5-1 |
| Odisha's Scorers | - Rajat Akash Tirkey (11′) - Pratap Lakra (39′) - Shilanand Lakra (48′, 57′, 60′) |
| Haryana's Scorer | Joginder Singh (55′) |
| Odisha's Achievement | Maiden gold medal in the tournament |
| Haryana's Performance | Second consecutive loss in the final; failed to convert 10 penalty corners |
| Odisha's Key Players | Shilanand Lakra (hat-trick), Kerobin Lakra, Amit Kumar Topno, Sahil Kumar Nayak (goalkeeper) |
| Odisha's Head Coach | Bijay Kumar Lakra |
| Odisha's Strategy | Focus on fitness and strategic execution |
| Haryana's Team Composition | Blend of experience and youth |