Why in News?

=> The first leg of the Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-21) played at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in New Delhi from December 15 to 21, 2021 came to an end. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy played 6 matches.

Key Points:

=> It is noteworthy that the Women's Hockey League is being played in three phases, the first phase of which ended on December 21.

=> The final match of the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw between Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy and Haryana Hockey Academy.

=> Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy has scored 22 goals in six matches played so far. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy drew three matches and the academy won three matches.

=> Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy stood second in Group B with 12 points, while Haryana Hockey Academy stood first with 16 points.

=> Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) formerly Khelo India School Games (KISG) are annual national level games organized in India for two categories, namely Under-17 Year School Students and Under-21 Year College Students.