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Delhi men and Goa women emerged champions in the 7th Federation Cup Baseball Tournament, which concluded at Ravenshaw University ground in Cuttack today. Host Orissa finished runners-up in both the categories. In the finals, Delhi won 6-0 and Goa 2-0.
DOUBLE FOR ORISSA: Orissa, however, bagged a double by winning both the titles in the 6th East Zone Baseball Championship, which was conducted simultaneously at same venue. In the finals, Orissa men crushed Bihar 6-1 today, while their women defeated Manipur 2-1 yesterday.
Baseball Federation of India secretary P C Bharadwaj, Orissa Baseball Association secretary Sibanand Pradhan and Ravenshaw University vice-chancellor Debdas Chhotray gave away trophies at the closing function.
Captions:
Top: East Zone champion Orissa men’s baseball team pose in Cuttack today.
Bottom: East Zone champion Orissa women’s baseball team pose in Cuttack today.