RSPB clinch 6th Hockey India Inter-Department title with 4-1 final win
Synopsis
Railway Sports Promotion Board swept the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 with a commanding 4-1 final win over the Police board in Hyderabad — with Amandeep Lakra netting four goals across the semifinal and final to emerge as the tournament's defining player.
Key Takeaways
Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 in Hyderabad on 14 September 2026 .
RSPB defeated All India Police Sports Control Board 4-1 in the final; goals from Deep Atul (20') , Rohit (36') , and Amandeep Lakra (41', 42') .
Amandeep Lakra scored 4 goals across the semifinal and final, emerging as a key figure of the tournament.
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board claimed third place with a 1-0 win over CAG , decided by Affan Yousuf's 53rd-minute strike.
RSPB had also beaten PSPB 2-1 in the semifinal, while AIPSCB beat CAG 1-0 in the other last-four tie.
Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) were crowned champions of the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 after a dominant 4-1 victory over All India Police Sports Control Board (AIPSCB) in the final, played in Hyderabad on Monday, 14 September 2026. The tournament's conclusion brought down the curtain on a competition marked by high-scoring clashes and dramatic finishes throughout.
Final: RSPB Dominate Police Board
Amandeep Lakra was the standout performer of the final, netting twice in quick succession in the 41st and 42nd minutes to put the contest beyond doubt. Deep Atul had opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and Rohit added a fourth in the 36th minute to make it a resounding victory. Shubham pulled one back for AIPSCB also in the 36th minute, but the Police board were unable to mount a meaningful comeback as RSPB sealed the championship in style.
Third-Place Playoff: PSPB Edge CAG
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) claimed third place with a narrow 1-0 win over Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) in the bronze-medal match. Affan Yousuf's strike in the 53rd minute proved the difference between the two evenly matched sides, sending PSPB home with the third-place honours.
Semifinal Results
RSPB booked their place in the final by defeating PSPB 2-1 in the first semifinal on Sunday. Amandeep Lakra again stepped up, scoring in both the 9th and 27th minutes, while Gurjot Singh's 45th-minute reply for PSPB was not enough to overturn the deficit.
In the second semifinal, AIPSCB progressed with a tight 1-0 win over CAG. Haris Mohammad's strike in the 25th minute proved decisive as the Police board held firm to secure their final berth.
Final Standings
The concluding standings at the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 were: Champions — Railway Sports Promotion Board; Runners-up — All India Police Sports Control Board; 3rd Place — Petroleum Sports Promotion Board; 4th Place — Comptroller & Auditor General of India. With RSPB's title confirmed, the tournament underscores the board's growing dominance in departmental hockey and sets the benchmark for next year's edition.
Point of View
Which has historically produced Olympic-level hockey talent. The Police board's runners-up finish is creditable, but the gap in the final — three unanswered goals from the 20th to the 42nd minute — suggests RSPB were the superior unit throughout, not just on the day.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026?
Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won the championship, defeating All India Police Sports Control Board 4-1 in the final held in Hyderabad on 14 September 2026.
Who were the top scorers in the final?
Amandeep Lakra scored twice for RSPB in the 41st and 42nd minutes, with Deep Atul (20') and Rohit (36') also on the scoresheet. Shubham (36') scored the sole goal for All India Police Sports Control Board.
Who finished third in the tournament?
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board claimed third place with a 1-0 win over Comptroller & Auditor General of India. Affan Yousuf's 53rd-minute goal was the difference in the bronze-medal match.
Where was the 6th Hockey India Inter-Department National Championship held?
The tournament was held in Hyderabad, concluding on Monday, 14 September 2026.
How did the teams qualify for the final?
RSPB beat Petroleum Sports Promotion Board 2-1 in the first semifinal, with Amandeep Lakra scoring both goals. All India Police Sports Control Board edged CAG 1-0 in the second semifinal through Haris Mohammad's 25th-minute strike.
