Jamshedpur, October 10, 2025: The grand finale and third-place encounters of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025, hosted at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), Jamshedpur, concluded in spectacular fashion, marking the end of an exciting week of top-tier hockey. The day showcased thrilling finishes, masterful stick work, and remarkable team spirit as the nation’s top departmental teams battled for supremacy.
The day’s proceedings were graced by eminent guests — Mr. Bhola Nath Singh (Secretary General, Hockey India & Vice-President, Asian Hockey Federation), Mr. Mukul V. Choudhari (Chief Sports, Tata Steel), and Mr. Hemant Gupta (Head Sports & CEO, Hockey Ace Foundation), whose presence added grandeur to the event. They applauded the exceptional organization, sportsmanship, and quality of hockey displayed throughout the championship.
Semi-Finals Results – Day 9 (10th October, 2025)
Services Sports Control Board (Paramvir Singh) | 1 | Vs (SO 3-2) | 1 | Food Corporation of India |
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (Sudeep Chirmako-1 Yousuf Affan-1 Sumit Kumar-1) | 3 | Vs | 0 | Comptroller & Auditor General of India |
Player of the Match for Semi-Final 1– Agyapal Singh (Services)
Player of the Match semi-final 2– Vikas Dahiya (PSPB)
The championship concluded with Petroleum Sports Promotion Board crowned as Champions, Comptroller & Auditor General of India finishing as Runners-up, and Services Sports Control Board earning the Bronze Medal after a thrilling shootout victory.
Individual Awards
- Best Goalkeeper: Vikas Dahiya (PSPB)
- Best Defender: Amandeep (CAG)
- Best Midfielder: Sukhnath Guria (SSCB)
- Best Attacker: Khanpathan Amid Sharfaraz (CAG)
The closing ceremony celebrated not only the champions but also the remarkable spirit of Indian hockey. The 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025 will be remembered for its competitive matches, high standards of play, and the unwavering passion that defines Indian hockey.
