Public sector hockey

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Air India (AI) won their respective league matches in the All-India Public Sector Hockey Tournament here at the Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium on Friday. In a dramatic clash, BSNL came from behind to beat Nalco 3-2. M Tirkey and M Kerketta struck early to help Nalco take a 2-0 lead. But BSNL scored three goals in the last 13 minutes to clinch the fighting win. G Dominik (57th) and Sudhir Bhengra (59th, 60th) were the scorers for BSNL. FCI posted a comprehensive 14-1 victory over Coal India Limited (CIL) with Jitendra firing five goals, Koushik Kan, Sudhir Minz getting a brace each and Amit Kumar, Surjeet and Maninder contributing one each to tally.

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