Jamshedpur,: The quarter-finals of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025, hosted at the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), Jamshedpur, delivered a thrilling display of high-octane hockey and competitive spirit. The day was filled with spectacular goals, fierce rivalries, and edge-of-the-seat finishes, keeping the crowd on its feet throughout.
The day’s proceedings were graced by distinguished guests — Mr. Shaba Alam Ansari (IFS, DFO, Jamshedpur), Mr. Arvind Kumar Sinha (Chief Security & Brand Protection, Tata Steel), Mr. Sanjay Singh (Chairman, Sports Advisory Committee, Tata Steel), and Mr. Dhirendra Singh Munda (Factory Inspector, Jamshedpur). Their presence added prestige to the event, motivating the players with their encouraging words and appreciation for their exemplary performances.
The standout moment of the day came during the third quarter-final, where a dramatic sudden-death shootout had spectators holding their breath. It was Devindar Walmiki of the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) who ultimately sealed victory with the decisive shootout goal — a testament to his nerves of steel and experience on the field
Quarter Finals Results – Day 7 (7th October, 2025)
All India Police Sports Control Board (Aman Sharma-2) | 2 | Vs | 4 | Comptroller & Auditor General of India (Khanpathan Amid Sharfaraz-2 |
Food Corporation of India (Rinku Antil-1 Abhishek-1) | 2 | Vs | 0 | Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports
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Railway Sports Promotion Board |
1 (SO-4) |
Vs |
1 | Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (Gurjinder Singh-1) |
Services Sports Control Board (Sushil Dhanwar-1 Ajinkya Jadhav -1) | 3 | vs | 2 | Sports Authority of India (Md Zaid Khan-1 Sundaram Singh-1) |
Player of the Match for first match– Khanpathan Amid Sharfaraz (CAG)
Player of the Match second match– Surender Singh (FCI)
Player of the Match third match- Devindra Walmiki (PSPB)
Player of the Match fourth match– Sukhdev Singh (Services)
With the quarter-finals concluded, four top-performing teams — Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG), Food Corporation of India (FCI), Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB), and Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) — have advanced to the semi-finals.
Semi-Final Line-Up (9th October 2025 – Naval Tata Hockey Academy, Jamshedpur)
- Semi-Final 1: CAG vs FCI (11:00 AM onwards)
- Semi-Final 2: PSPB vs SSCB (3:00 PM onwards)
The stage is now set for two high-stakes encounters that promise to deliver electrifying hockey action as teams vie for a spot in the grand finale.
