Pune, Maharashtra | 13 August 2026: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNHDD) were awarded a 5-0 win by forfeit against Tripura Olympic Association in a Division ‘C’, Pool A fixture on the second day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, Hockey India reported on Thursday.
DNHDD gains result off the field
The forfeit result advances DNHDD’s campaign in the early stages of the tournament without the side taking the field, according to the official match list published by Hockey India. The governing body listed three matches decided by forfeit on the day; DNHDD’s awarded victory was one of them.
Organisers did not provide further details in the match summary about the circumstances leading to Tripura’s inability to field a team for the scheduled encounter. Hockey India’s published report presents the outcome as a 5-0 awarded scoreline, which is the standard technical result applied in such cases at this level of competition.
Context from other matches on day two
The second day of pool play in Pune produced a number of competitive finishes across Divisions ‘B’ and ‘C’.
- Le Puducherry defeated Jammu & Kashmir 3-1 in Division ‘C’, Pool B, powered by a hat-trick from Manjinder.
- Andhra Pradesh edged Delhi 2-1 in Division ‘B’, Pool A.
- Assam recorded a 4-2 win over Kerala in Division ‘B’, Pool A.
- Karnataka beat Tamil Nadu 5-1 in Division ‘B’, Pool B.
- Uttarakhand and Bihar played out a 1-1 draw in Division ‘B’, Pool B.
- Arunachal and Rajasthan finished 0-0 in Division ‘C’, Pool A.
Hockey India’s report noted that three of the matches scheduled across the divisions were awarded as 5-0 results due to forfeits, underscoring the logistical and squad-composition challenges some state associations face at national age-group events.
What the awarded result means for DNHDD
Technically, the 5-0 awarded score contributes to DNHDD’s goal difference and points tally in Pool A of Division ‘C’. That can be important in a short-format pool where goal difference may decide qualification to later rounds if teams finish level on points. The win also offers DNHDD a rest day that can be used to focus on training, recovery and tactical preparation for upcoming fixtures.
| Team | Result (13 Aug) | Division / Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu | 5-0 awarded | Division 'C', Pool A |
| Tripura Olympic Association | Forfeit (loss) | Division 'C', Pool A |
Regional significance and follow-up
For DNHDD, participation at the national junior women’s championship provides exposure for young players to higher-level competition and scouting opportunities. While this particular result was not decided on the field, the team remains in contention within its pool and will look to capitalise on match practice in subsequent fixtures.
The championship, staged in Pune, features teams from across the country in multiple divisions and acts as a pathway for selection to age-group national squads. Hockey India’s daily match reports will carry updated results, and the tournament schedule should clarify DNHDD’s next opponents and kick-off times.
Officials and team management are expected to monitor fitness and availability closely as pool play progresses; forfeits at national events can reflect travel, medical or administrative constraints faced by smaller state associations. Hockey India’s match bulletin remains the official source for confirmed results and any disciplinary notes related to forfeits.
Further updates on DNHDD’s matches will be available as Hockey India releases subsequent day summaries from the 16th Junior Women National Championship.
