Get ready for an exhilarating hockey showdown as the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) lock horns in the Senior Women Inter-Department National Hockey Championship final!
Both teams earned their spot in the championship game with impressive semifinal victories. RSPB showcased their dominance, dismantling the Sports Authority of India (SAI) with a decisive 4-0 win. Neha opened the scoring in the 20th minute, followed by Salima Tete’s goal in the 34th. Captain Navneet Kaur added another goal in the 38th minute, and Lalremsiami capped off the victory with a goal in the 60th minute.
Meanwhile, IOC faced a tougher challenge against the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), but ultimately emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline. Mumtaz Khan led the charge for IOC, scoring a brace in the 21st and 28th minutes. Jyoti and Beauty Dungdung also contributed goals in the 1st and 17th minutes, respectively. Jaspreet Kaur scored the lone goal for CBDT in the 9th minute.
The final promises to be an exciting clash between two formidable teams. RSPB will be looking to build on their strong semifinal performance and secure the championship title, while IOC will be aiming to continue their winning momentum and claim victory. The third-place playoff will see SAI take on CBDT on Monday. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this tournament!