Did Railway, Petroleum, and CAG Shine on Opening Day of National Hockey Championship?
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Synopsis
The 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025 kicked off with a bang as Railway, Petroleum, and CAG all claimed significant victories. With standout players and thrilling goals, this championship promises to be an exciting showcase of talent and competition.
Key Takeaways
- Railway Sports Promotion Board displayed exceptional skill, winning 13-0.
- Petroleum Sports Promotion Board secured a solid victory over Tamil Nadu Police.
- Comptroller & Auditor General of India showcased resilience in their win against Punjab & Sind Bank.
- The championship promises thrilling matches ahead.
- Strong individual performances highlighted the day.
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Sep 30 (NationPress) — The inaugural day of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025 saw remarkable performances from the Railway Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, and Comptroller & Auditor General of India, all securing convincing victories at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy in Jamshedpur.
In the first match, the Railway Sports Promotion Board triumphed over Sahastra Seema Bal with a staggering score of 13-0 in Pool B. The highlight was Gursahibjit Singh, who netted four goals at the 12th, 20th, 44th, and 55th minutes. Pankaj also made his mark with two goals at 13 and 47 minutes.
Other contributors included Pratap Lakra (21’), Sheshe Gowda BM (25’), Darshan Vibhav Gawkar (30’), Shivam Anand (40’), Shamanth CS (51’), Parampreet Singh (57’), and Pardeep Singh (58’), illustrating a comprehensive team effort.
Meanwhile, in Pool A, the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board overcame Tamil Nadu Police with a score of 6-1. Talwinder Singh scored two goals at 2’ and 56’, while Gurjinder Singh added two more at 26’ and 31’. Their captain, Devindar Sunil Walmiki (33’) and Vishwas G (44’) each contributed a goal. Mathan M scored the sole goal for Tamil Nadu Police in the 17th minute.
In the last match of Pool B, the Comptroller & Auditor General of India defeated Punjab & Sind Bank with a score of 6-3. Thrishul Ganapathi H. opened the scoring in the 11th minute, with Bharath Mahalingappa Kurtakoti finding the net twice at 15’ and 42’. Ganesh Majji scored in the 29th minute, followed by Sarfaraz Khanpathan Aamid (32’) and Surya Prakash Potluri (34’).
Punjab & Sind Bank responded with two goals from Jaskaran Singh at 36’ and 60’, and Santa Singh scored in the 47th minute, but CAG held onto their lead for the victory.
Results:
Railway Sports Promotion Board defeated Sahastra Seema Bal 13-0 in Pool B.
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board triumphed over Tamil Nadu Police 6-1 in Pool A.
Comptroller & Auditor General of India overcame Punjab & Sind Bank 6-3 in Pool B.
Point of View
It is evident that this championship not only highlights the talent within various departments but also the spirit of sportsmanship and competition that embodies our national sport. We stand by the values of the game and look forward to witnessing extraordinary performances in the days to come.
NationPress
30/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What teams participated in the opening day of the championship?
The teams that participated on the opening day included Railway Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Sahastra Seema Bal, Tamil Nadu Police, and Punjab & Sind Bank.
What were the scores of the matches?
The scores were: Railway Sports Promotion Board 13-0 Sahastra Seema Bal, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board 6-1 Tamil Nadu Police, and Comptroller & Auditor General of India 6-3 Punjab & Sind Bank.
Who were the standout players on opening day?
Gursahibjit Singh from Railway scored four goals, while Talwinder Singh and Gurjinder Singh were notable scorers for Petroleum.
