Debutants Hockey Gangpur start with impressive win

Hockey Gangpur, the hockey association formed in Odisha by former Indian captain Dilip Tirkey, made a decent start in the national championships being underway in Lucknow, after they defeated Pudducherry 9-2.

This is the first ever match the team has played since the organization’s initiation.

While Bruno Hedrino Lugun and Banamali Xess scored twice each, Amarjeet Ekka, Kishor Lakra, Bikash Toppo, Roshan Minz and Ashish Anmol Minz contributed a goal each in their team’s win. Puducherry, on the other hand, scored through N Sellamuthu and N Kamalakannan.

“This was our first ever match. The win will surely encourage us. But, we still need to look at the loopholes and get better with every match,” said Debashis Gouda, Secretary, Hockey Gangpur.

Meanwhile, Bengal defeated Tripura 4-0 in the second match of Pool C. In Pool D, Chattisgarh drew 1-1 against Central reserve Police Force, who are also debuting this year. Vidarbha Hockey Association defeated Delhi 2-1 and Maharashtra overcame Kerala 8-0 in the other matches of Pool D.

Results:
Pool C: Hockey Gangpur- Odisha 9 vs Puducherry 2

Bengal 4 Tripura 0

Pool D Chhattisgarh 1 Central Reserve Police Force 1

Vidarbha Hockey Association 2 Delhi 1

Maharashtra 8 Kerala 0.