BHUBANESWAR 20-Jan-2019
Odisha gathered three medals in the hockey competition of the 2nd Khelo India Youth Games, held at Mumbai and Pune from January 7 to 20, 2019. The medals included one gold and two bronze. Odisha under-21 boys won gold medal, while the under-17 boys and under-17 girls captured bronze.
Led by Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Odisha U-21 team beat Haryana 6-4 in the final via shootout (4-2) and play in regulation time ended in 2-2 draw. Odisha won the bronze medal in the under-17 boys competition, defeating Uttar Pradesh 3-2 via shootout after play in regulation time ended in goalless draw at Mumbai today.
