Bhubaneswar: Host Odisha girls barged into the semifinals by defeating Telangana by 17-11 runs in the 31st Sub-Junior National Baseball Championship 2026 at KIIT and KISS grounds here on Wednesday.
In the girls’ semifinals on Thursday, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh will face Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra respectively. Similarly in the men’s semifinals, Punjab and Chhattisgarh will meet Maharashtra and Delhi respectively.
In the boys quarterfinal today, Odisha boy’s suffered defeat from Maharashtra by 00-13 runsand ended their journey on the national meet.
Young baseball talents from across the country displayed remarkable skill, teamwork, and competitive spirit during the Boys’ and Girls’ Quarter Final encounters. The championship has witnessed enthusiastic participation and high-quality competition, reflecting the growing popularity of baseball among young athletes in India. Coaches, officials, and spectators appreciated the discipline and sportsmanship shown by all participating teams.
Results Quarterfinals Boys: Maharashtra Bt Odisha 13-00, Delhi Bt Gujarat 12–00, Punjab Bt Andhra Pradesh 09–01, Chhattisgarh Bt Rajasthan vs Chhattisgarh !5-00 Runs.
Girls – Quarterfinals: Maharashtra Bt Kerala 05-01, Odisha Bt Telangana 17–11, Chhattisgarh Bt Punjab 02–00, Andhra Pradesh Bt Haryana 16-00.
