Teams from Punjab National Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank and Sports Authority of India: Teams from Punjab National Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank and Sports Authority of India (SAI) made a winning start in the 2nd Hockey India Senior Men's Inter-Department National Championship 2022, which began with some exciting action on Day 1 at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here on Friday.
In the first game of the day, Punjab National Bank defeated Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) 11-0 in Pool C. Gurjinder Singh (38', 43', 44') and Gursimran Singh (39', 57', 60') starred with a hat-trick while Vishal Antil (9', 29') smashed a brace. Naveen Antil (40, 50') and Lovepreet Singh (20') also scored as Punjab National Bank cruised to victory.
In the second Pool C match of the day, Punjab & Sind Bank defeated Canara Bank 4-1. Jaskaran Singh (45', 53') was the standout performer for Punjab & Sind Bank, scoring twice, while Sanjay (20') and Harmanjit Singh (58') each contributed with one goal. Meanwhile, Pruthvi Raj G.N. scored Canara Bank's lone goal in the 48th minute.
