Surjit Hockey: Indian Railways clinch title

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, October 31

Indian Railways Delhi clinched the 38th Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Tournament by defeating Punjab & Sind Bank Delhi 3-1 in the final at Katoch AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar Cantt today.

The winners bagged Rs5 lakh and a trophy while the the runners up got Rs2 lakh.

Education and Sports Minister Pargat Singh gave away the prizes to the players. Pardeep Singh of Indian Railways was declared ‘Player of the Tournament’ and awarded Rs51,000 cash in memory of Mohinder Singh Tut.

Gakhal brothers gave Rs11 lakh to Indian men and women hockey players. Indian hockey players Rupinder Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh and Shamsher Singh were also present on the occasion.

To promote sports, renowned philanthropists Amolakh Singh Gakhal and his brother, had announced to gave away cash prizes to the winning teams. The duo offered Rs30,000 as a financial assistance to a student.

In the first quarter of the match, Indian Railway’s Ajmer Singh scored the first goal through a penalty corner. In the very next minute, Punjab & Sind Bank’s Maninderjeet Singh equalised the score 1-1. In the 30th minute of the play, Pardeep Singh of the Indian Railways scored another goal through a penalty corner. In the last minute, Indian Railway’s Varinder Singh scored the third goal.

CM Charanjit Singh Channi showcased his goalkeeping skills against Olympian Pargat Singh during half time.