Three‑Division Format Sets Promotion and Relegation Path in Pune Championship

The upcoming Junior Women’s National Championship in Pune introduces a clear ladder system through its three‑division format. Division A, the top tier, contains twelve elite teams divided into four pools, each playing a round‑robin within the pool. The best two from every pool progress to the knockout stage, while the bottom two face a drop to Division B.

Division B acts as the middle ground, with ten teams split into two pools. Competitive performance here is crucial, as the top two teams secure promotion to Division A, and the two lowest‑ranked squads move down to Division C. This structure incentivises sustained excellence and offers a tangible route for emerging teams to climb the national rankings.

Division C, the entry level, offers eight teams the chance to prove themselves. The two most successful sides will be elevated to Division B for the subsequent edition, ensuring fresh talent continuously injects vigor into higher tiers. The format not only determines the championship winner but also reshapes the national landscape for junior women’s hockey.