Aligarh, November 28, 2024: The quarter-final and semi-final matches of the 43rd Junior National Kho Kho Championship 2024 showcased fierce competition, with teams battling for a spot in the finals.
Quarter-Final Highlights
Boys Category
- Maharashtra vs West Bengal: Maharashtra triumphed with a score of 37-28, winning by 9 points.
- Andhra Pradesh vs Delhi: Delhi edged past Andhra Pradesh with a narrow 5-point win, 37-32.
- Karnataka vs Tamil Nadu: Karnataka dominated, defeating Tamil Nadu 43-34, securing an 11-point victory.
- Uttar Pradesh vs Odisha: Odisha claimed victory with a score of 40-32, winning by 8 points.
Girls Category
- Maharashtra vs Rajasthan: Maharashtra overwhelmed Rajasthan 29-12, winning by 11 points.
- Punjab vs Delhi: Punjab clinched a 6-point victory over Delhi, 31-25.
- Kolhapur vs Karnataka: Kolhapur edged past Karnataka 31-28, winning by 3 points.
- Tamil Nadu vs Odisha: Odisha secured a close win over Tamil Nadu, 26-23, with a 3-point margin.
Girls Category
- Maharashtra vs Punjab: Maharashtra advanced to the finals with a commanding win, scoring 29 points against Punjab’s 14, winning by 15 points and an inning.
- Best Defender: Sanika (Maharashtra)
- Best Attacker: Suhani (Maharashtra)
- Best All-Rounder: Shinde Ashwini (Maharashtra)
- Kolhapur vs Odisha: Odisha emerged victorious with a 10-point lead, scoring 31 points against Kolhapur’s 21.
- Best Defender: Archana (Odisha)
- Best Attacker: Basanti Nag (Odisha)
- Best All-Rounder: Subhashree Malik (Odisha)
Boys Category
- Maharashtra vs Delhi: Maharashtra stormed into the finals, defeating Delhi with a score of 33-18, winning by 15 points and an inning.
- Best Attacker: Parth Bajirao (Maharashtra)
- Best Defender: Jitendra Dharma (Maharashtra)
- Best All-Rounder: Vikas Kumar (Delhi)
- Karnataka vs Odisha: Odisha secured an 8-point victory over Karnataka, winning 30-22.
- Best Defender: Sunil Parth (Odisha)
- Best Attacker: Vijay (Karnataka)
- Best All-Rounder: Yashwant Yadav (Odisha)
Final Showdown
The much-awaited finals are scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00 AM. The boys’ category final will see Maharashtra clash with Odisha, while in the girls’ category, Maharashtra will face off against Odisha.
The stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to the championship, as the top teams aim for ultimate glory. Stay tuned for updates on the grand finale!