Janadhipathi Balika Hockey wing emerged as the runner up by losing to Old Musaeites Hockey Club by a solitary goal to nil in the women’s final of the 2nd annual Double Blue Hockey 7s tournament, organised and conducted by the Hockey committee of the Old Wesleyites Sports Club ( OWSC ), played at the Wesley College ground Colombo last Sunday.
Four teams in the women’s catergory, Janadhipathi Balika Hockey Wing, Visakhians Hockey, Old Musaeites Hockey Club and Bishopian Hockey were the invtees by the Old Wesleyites Sports Club ( OWSC ) to participate at this years Double Blue Hockey 7s tournament 2024.
In the league matches played, Janadhipathi Balika Hockey Wing beat Visakhians Hockey on penalty strokes ( 2/1 ) after the match ended in a draw at full time of play, beat Old Musaeites by a toss of a coin after the match ended in a draw at full time of play and also in the penalty strokes series ( 3/3 ), beat Bishopian Hockey on penalty strokes ( 1/0 ) after the match ended in a draw at full time of play.
Janadhipathi Balika Hockey Wing in the semi final beat Visakhian Hockey on penalty strokes ( 3/2 ) after the match ended in a thrilling draw at full time of play.
In the final, Janadhipathi Balika Hockey Wing lost to Old Musaeites Hockey Club by a solitary goal to nil, where Old Janadhipathi Hockey Wing was the Champions at the inaugural Double Blue Hockey 7s tournament last year (2023).
Subodha Lakshika of Janadhipathi Balika Hockey Wing was adjudged as the Best Goalkeeper for her talents displayed at this 2nd annual Double Blue Hockey 7s tournament 2024.
Janadhipathi Balika Hockey Wing team comprises of G.M.D. Sanduni, Subodha Lakshika, Buddhika Chalani, D. Nishali, Chamudi Perera, Maheshi Dilanka, N. Sadewni, Chamalee Guruge, D. Thiyamini
Janadhipathi Balika Hockey Wing team members with Azmath Jahn (;Secretary of the Old Wesleyites Sports Club on extreme left ) and Senaka Amaratunga ( Vice President of the Old Wesleyites Sports Club and member of the organising committee on extreme right ).
