BANGALORE: SAI won the title in the Jude Felix Academy’s invitation hockey tournament with a 1-0 victory over MEG in the final league tie on Wednesday. Uthappa scored the match-winner for SAI, converting a penalty stroke in the 29th minute.
In another match, BEML drew 1-1 with Singapore Recreation Club (SRC).
Rangers Hockey Club was adjudged the winner in the Bhabita Jonas memorial Cup for women, after it prevailed in both the matches against SRC.
Special awards: Best goalkeeper: Jagdeep (SAI); Top scorer: Sahyam Jayaseelan (MEG); Outstanding player: Mannu Patel (SAI); Most promising player: Md. Bagir (SRC).
Final placings: 1. SAI, 2. MEG, 3. SRC (Singapore), 4. BEML.