New Delhi : Day 3 of the 5th Hockey India Senior Women’s Inter-Department National Championship (played on 1 October) produced big wins, a dramatic draw, and even a forfeit, setting the stage for the semi-finals.
Key Results
Sahastra Seema Bal 10–2 UCO Bank W.H.A. (Pool C):
Manisha struck a hat-trick (29′, 41′, 47′) while Roshni Dungdung added a brace. Goals came from seven different players, underlining SSB’s depth. UCO Bank replied through Kirti (30′) and captain Ankita Dahiya (52′).
Tamil Nadu Police 2–2 Central Secretariat (Pool A):
Tamil Nadu netted twice in the 8th minute through Poonkodi and Nandhini T, but Central Secretariat captain Hritika Singh equalised with goals in the 10th and 38th minutes.
CRPF 9–0 Sports Authority of Gujarat (Pool B):
Sushma Kumari scored four times, with Pinki Ekka adding two. Etwari Mundu, Manju Pyari Topno, and Puja Yadav completed the rout.
Union Bank of India vs Services Sports Control Board:
Awarded 5–0 to Union Bank after Services forfeited.
The Bigger Picture
Day 3 was defined by attacking hockey — SSB and CRPF both scoring freely, with goals spread across their squads. The Tamil Nadu–Central Secretariat draw showed the balance of competition, while the forfeit highlighted how off-field issues can shape results.
With pools complete, the semi-finals on 3 October promise a shift in intensity:
Railway Sports Promotion Board vs Sports Authority of India (09:00)
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. vs Central Board of Direct Taxes (11:30)
After goal-heavy pool play, the test now is whether teams carry that flair into knockout rounds or tighten defensively under pressure.
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