Jamshedpur, Sept 22: The 15th East Zone Junior Softball Championship 2025-26 concluded on Sunday at Regal Ground, Bistupur, with Odisha emerging as the overall winner. The Odisha boys’ and girls’ teams displayed exceptional skill and claimed the championship titles in both categories. AdvertisementsThe three-day tournament, held from September 19 to 21, was jointly organized by the Purbi Singhbhum District Softball Association and the Softball Association of Jharkhand. It was the first time Jamshedpur hosted the prestigious junior championship, which witnessed participation from five states, 350 players, and 30 technical officials. Officials of the Softball Association of India also expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and hoped Jharkhand would get the opportunity to host such championships again.