Hockey Punjab defeated Hockey Haryana in a thrilling final match to win the gold medal in the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023. The event was held in the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from November 17 to November 28, 2023. Hockey Punjab, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, upset Hockey Haryana 9-8 after the game was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation time. This is Hockey Punjab’s fourth championship in the tournament’s 13-year history. The Tamil Nadu Hockey Unit won the bronze medal after defeating Hockey Karnataka in a decisive encounter. This victory put them in third place in the tournament.
The 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023 had outstanding talent and sportsmanship. The competition featured a number of thrilling matchups that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. The triumph for Hockey Punjab is a big accomplishment for the squad, solidifying their position as a strong force in Indian hockey. Hockey Haryana won the senior men’s title in 2022, defeating Tamil Nadu in the final match. This victory highlighted Haryana’s athletic potential and set the foundation for a heated competition in the 2023 championship.