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PSPB, CAG Open With Wins As SAI Rout Defence

The 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship began in Hyderabad.

PSPB, the defending champions, won their first match 7-1.

CAG, last year’s runners-up, also started with a victory.

SAI had the biggest win of the day, beating Defence 20-1.

Nitesh Sharma scored five goals for SAI.

FCI defeated Tamil Nadu Police 7-0.

Services Sports Control Board won a closer match against Steel Plant Sports Board, 6-3.

These results give the winning teams a strong start to the tournament.

Key facts

Tournament: 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026
Venue: Gachibowli hockey stadium, Hyderabad
Largest victory: Sports Authority of India defeated Defence Sports Control Board 20-1
Defending champions: Petroleum Sports Promotion Board
PSPB result: Petroleum Sports Promotion Board defeated Sashastra Seema Bal 7-1
CAG result: Comptroller & Auditor General of India defeated Central Reserve Police Force 4-1
Top individual haul: Nitesh Sharma scored five goals for Sports Authority of India

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