Moga Triumphs Over Ferozepur in Opening Match of Jarkhar Hockey Festival
Ludhiana: Moga crush Ferozepur as Jarkhar hockey festival kicks off
Hindustan Times
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The Olympian Pirthipal Singh Hockey Festival kicked off at Jarkhar Sports Stadium in Ludhiana, Punjab, featuring 16 teams in junior and senior categories. Moga defeated Ferozepur 5-2 in the opening senior match, while Neeta Club Rampur won against Amargarh Centre in a thrilling penalty shootout.
- 01Moga won the opening senior match against Ferozepur with a score of 5-2.
- 02Neeta Club Rampur triumphed over Amargarh Centre in a penalty shootout after a 7-7 draw.
- 03The tournament features a total prize money of ₹1.5 lakh (roughly $1,800 USD) for senior teams.
- 04The winning senior team will receive ₹60,000 (approximately $720 USD) and the Olympian Pirthipal Singh Running trophy.
- 05The festival aims to celebrate Punjab's rich hockey culture and showcase young talent.
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The Olympian Pirthipal Singh Hockey Festival commenced on Saturday at Jarkhar Sports Stadium in Ludhiana, Punjab, organized by the Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Charitable Trust. The tournament, featuring 16 teams in both junior and senior categories, was inaugurated by Padma Shri Baldev Singh and other dignitaries. In the opening senior match, Moga triumphed over Ferozepur with a score of 5-2. Another exciting match saw Neeta Club Rampur defeat Amargarh Centre in a penalty shootout after a 7-7 tie, winning 3-1 in the shootout. In the junior category, Ghawaddi School won against HTC Centre Rampur 2-1, while Ek Noor Academy Tehing secured a convincing 7-3 victory over Amargarh Hockey Centre. The tournament offers a total prize money of ₹1.5 lakh (roughly $1,800 USD), with the winning senior team receiving ₹60,000 and the Olympian Pirthipal Singh Running trophy. The festival aims to unite Punjab's hockey culture and promote young talent.
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This festival not only promotes hockey in Punjab but also encourages young athletes to showcase their talent, potentially leading to future opportunities in the sport.
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