Exciting Semifinal Matches in Men’s Hockey

Jharkhand and Odisha secured their places in the final

Raipur, March 2026 : At the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in the capital, the men’s hockey semifinal matches under Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 were full of excitement and thrill. In the first semifinal match, Jharkhand performed brilliantly, defeating Madhya Pradesh by a large margin of 8-1 to secure their place in the final.

In the second semifinal, a tough contest was seen between Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Both teams displayed excellent play, but ultimately Odisha won 5-1 to enter the final. During the match, the audience showed great enthusiasm. Spectators enjoyed themselves greatly along with the mascot of Khelo India Tribal Games, ‘Mor Veer,’ creating a festive atmosphere. On this occasion, SAI Deputy Director of Khelo India Tribal Games, Mr. Mayank Srivastava, was also present, encouraging the players and enjoying the match.