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Sr Women Inter-Department Hockey: Railways Clinch Title With Win Over Indian Oil
Major Dhyanchand National Hockey Stadium: The women's team of Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in the final of the 4th Hockey India Senior Women's Inter-Departmental National Championship 2024, avenging their defeat in last year’s summit clash. The match, held at New Delhi's Major Dhyanchand National Hockey Stadium, featured some of India’s top hockey stars and provided an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.
In a closely-fought contest, Indian Oil broke the deadlock in the 18th minute with a stunning goal from Deepika. However, Railways responded immediately with a powerful strike from India’s most capped player, Vandana Katariya, levelling the score just a minute later.
The two teams remained neck-and-neck until the fourth quarter when Railways’ captain, Navneet Kaur, put her team ahead with a crucial goal. The victory was sealed by a final strike from Indian star Salima Tete, ensuring Railways' triumph with a 3-1 scoreline.
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