Which of the following about the men's hockey event at the 38th National Games 2025 is/are correct?
1. Karnataka beat Uttar PRadesh 3-2 in the final.
2. Karnataka vs Maharashtra semifinal ended 2-2, decided by shootout.
3. Punjab won bronze by defeating Maharashtra 1-0.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both 1 and 2 are correct.
In the men’s hockey event of the 38th National Games 2025 held in Uttarakhand, Karnataka emerged as the champion. In the final match, Karnataka defeated Uttar Pradesh 3–2, winning the gold medal after a closely contested game. The semifinal between Karnataka and Maharashtra ended in a 2–2 draw, and the winner was decided through a penalty shootout in which Karnataka advanced to the final. However, the third statement is incorrect because Maharashtra won the bronze medal, while Punjab finished fourth in the tournament standings. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct, but statement 3 is incorrect, making “Only 1 and 2” the correct answer.