43rd Junior National Kho-Kho Championship Maharashtra's Strong Performance Both Teams Enter Knockout Stage

 

43rd Junior National Kho-Kho Championship

Maharashtra's Strong Performance

Both Teams Enter Knockout Stage

Aligarh, November 27: Maharashtra's boys' and girls' teams have delivered outstanding performances in the 43rd Junior National Kho-Kho Championship, securing their spots in the knockout stage. In the quarterfinals, Maharashtra's girls will face Chhattisgarh, while the boys will compete against Kolhapur.

At the Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar Sports Stadium in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, the Maharashtra boys dominated their final league match against Puducherry, winning by an innings and 15 points with a score of 39-24. The all-round performances by Bharatsingh Vasave (2.10 mins, 4 points) and Ashish Gautam (2.40 mins and 1.40 mins, 4 points) were instrumental. Additionally, Jitendra Vasave and Sotya Valvi showcased excellent attacking skills, dismissing 8 players each. From Puducherry, Stephan dismissed 6 players.

The Maharashtra girls' team overwhelmed hosts Uttar Pradesh in their final league match with a commanding victory, winning by an innings and 23 points, with a score of 28-5. Sneha Lamkane's exceptional defense (3.40 mins not out) and Pratiksha Birajdar's (3.10 mins, 6 points) brilliant play were the highlights. Uttar Pradesh's Mansi (1.30 mins, 2 points) tried her best with an all-round effort.

Quarterfinal Matches:

• Girls: Maharashtra vs. Chhattisgarh
• Boys: Maharashtra vs. Kolhapur

Kolhapur and Vidarbha Teams Also Enter Knockouts
Teams from Kolhapur and Vidarbha have also advanced to the knockout stage. In the girls' category, Kolhapur will face Vidarbha, while in the boys' category, Kolhapur will compete against Maharashtra, and Vidarbha will take on Odisha.