Punjab Wins 15th Hockey India Senior Men's National Championship 2025
| Key Event | Details |
|---|---|
| 15th Hockey Senior Men National Championship 2025 | Punjab won the championship by defeating Madhya Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh secured third place by defeating Manipur. |
| Dates | Held from 4 to 15 April 2025. |
| Venue | Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. |
| Format | Division-based format (Division A, Division B, Division C) with 30 participating teams. |
| Major Dhyan Chand | Renowned hockey player (1926-1949), three-time Olympic gold medalist (1928, 1932, 1936), known as the 'Hockey Wizard', and honoured with Padma Bhushan. Retired as a Major in 1956. |
| National Sports Day | Celebrated on 29 August (birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand) to honour his contributions and promote sports culture. |