Overview
- Hockey Himachal and Jammu & Kashmir settled for a 5-5 draw in Division B with J&K captain Rajveer Singh scoring a hat-trick.
- Hockey Chandigarh edged Hockey Arunachal 4-3 in Division B despite a hat-trick from Arunachal captain Amarjeet Singh.
- Hockey Uttarakhand secured an 8-1 victory over Assam in Division B as Mahendra Singh Bisht recorded a hat-trick.
- These Day Three outcomes have tightened pool standings ahead of the knockout phase by placing a premium on goal difference.
- Prolific scoring displays across matches continue to highlight emerging junior talent ready for higher-level selection.