THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 22, 2026
Cadets of the Odisha Naval Tata
Hockey High Performance Centre (ONTHHPC) delivered a stellar performance as
Team Odisha clinched the title at the 5th Asmita Hockey League Junior Women,
Final Phase, defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh in a thrilling final.
The summit clash ended 1-1 in
regulation time, before Odisha held their nerve in the penalty shootout to
register a 2-1 victory and lift the coveted trophy.
ONTHHPC cadet Pabitra Hodam
emerged as the standout performer in the final, producing a remarkable display
under the bar with four decisive saves in the shootout to guide Odisha to
victory.
In all, five current ONTHHPC
cadets — Pabitra Hodam, Janhabi Bada, Amisha Ekka, Doli Boi and Ahaliya Lakra —
were part of the title-winning squad, underscoring the Centre’s strong
contribution to the state team.
Adding to the achievement,
ONTHHPC alumni Premshila Bage and Amisha Kullu, representing BSF (Border
Security Force), also played important roles in Odisha’s successful campaign.
Assistant Coach (Women) Neha Singh was part of the team’s support staff during
the tournament.
The victory once again highlights ONTHHPC’s growing impact in nurturing top hockey talent and strengthening the pipeline for Odisha’s continued success in women’s hockey.
Congratulating the team, ONTHHPC lauded the players, coaches and support staff for their achievement, noting that the success reflects sustained effort, discipline and the state’s rising stature as a hub for hockey excellence.
