Shastri hockey from Nov. 27

Eight teams will participate in the 23rd edition of the Lal Bahadur Shastri hockey tournament, to be held at the Shivaji Stadium here from November 27 to December 4.

Air India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Indian Air Force, Punjab National Bank, South Central Railway and J.B. Academy will take part in the event.

The winner will get a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh and the runner-up Rs. 1 lakh.