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The opening day of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship kicked off with some impressive performances. Railway Sports Promotion Board delivered the most dominant display by thrashing Sahastra Seema Bal 13-0. Petroleum Sports Promotion Board and Comptroller & Auditor General of India also secured convincing victories in their respective pool matches. All matches were played at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy ground in Jamshedpur.

Key Points: Railways PSPB CAG Win Opening Day Hockey Championship

  • Railway Sports Promotion Board crushed Sahastra Seema Bal 13-0 in Pool B match
  • Petroleum Sports Promotion Board overpowered Tamil Nadu Police 6-1 in Pool A
  • Comptroller & Auditor General defeated Punjab & Sind Bank 6-3 in Pool B
  • Gursahibjit Singh scored four goals for Railways in dominant individual performance
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Day 1 Results: 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025

Railway Sports Promotion Board dominates 13-0 while Petroleum Sports and CAG secure convincing victories on Day 1 of Hockey India National Championship

"Gursahibjit Singh was the star of the show with four goals - Hockey India Press Release"

Ranchi, September 30

The opening day of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025 saw dominant performances from Railway Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, and Comptroller & Auditor General of India, as all three secured convincing wins at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy ground in Jamshedpur here on Tuesday.

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], September 30 (ANI): The opening day of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025 saw dominant performances from Railway Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, and Comptroller & Auditor General of India, as all three secured convincing wins at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy ground in Jamshedpur here on Tuesday.

In the day's opener, Railway Sports Promotion Board outclassed Sahastra Seema Bal 13-0 in Pool B. Gursahibjit Singh (12', 20', 44', 55') was the star of the show with four goals, while Pankaj (13', 47') struck twice. Pratap Lakra (21'), Sheshe Gowda BM (25'), Darshan Vibhav Gawkar (30'), Shivam Anand (40'), Shamanth CS (51'), Parampreet Singh (57'), and Pardeep Singh (58') also added their names to the scoresheet in what was a commanding all-round display, as per a press release from Hockey India.

In Pool A, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board overpowered Tamil Nadu Police 6-1. Talwinder Singh (2', 56') and Gurjinder Singh (26', 31') scored a brace each, while captain Devindar Sunil Walmiki (33') and Vishwas G (44') chipped in with a goal apiece. Tamil Nadu Police managed a solitary strike through Mathan M (17').

The final contest of the day in Pool B saw the Comptroller & Auditor General of India defeat Punjab & Sind Bank 6-3. Thrishul Ganapathi H (11') opened the scoring before Bharath Mahalingappa Kurtakoti (15', 42'), Ganesh Majji (29'), Sarfaraz Khanpathan Aamid (32'), and Surya Prakash Potluri (34') widened the lead. Punjab & Sind Bank fought back through Jaskaran Singh's brace (36', 60') and Santa Singh's effort (47'), but CAG's early advantage proved decisive.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see departmental tournaments getting coverage. These competitions are crucial for identifying talent beyond the national team. The Naval Tata Hockey Academy in Jamshedpur is such a fantastic venue for such events.
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Sarah B
While the high-scoring games are exciting, a 13-0 margin suggests there might be a big gap between teams. Maybe Hockey India should reconsider the grouping to ensure more competitive matches? Just a thought.
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Vikram M
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board continuing their strong tradition! Good to see multiple goal scorers across all winning teams. This depth in talent bodes well for Indian hockey's future. 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
CAG vs Punjab & Sind Bank seems like the most competitive match of the day. Jaskaran Singh's late brace shows fighting spirit! Hope we get to watch these matches on streaming platforms.
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Michael C
Impressive to see so many different goal scorers across all matches. This tournament really showcases the depth of hockey talent in government departments. The departmental system has been so important for Indian sports.

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