Jarkhar academy pip Sangrur XI 5-4, claim hockey league trophy

Sports Correspondent

Ludhiana, July 5

Mata Sahib Kaur Hockey Academy, Jarkhar, stamped its superiority by clinching the title of Mangal Singh Hockey League, that concluded at Nankana Sahib Public School, Rampur Chhana (Amargarh), in Sangrur district on Sunday.

Six teams battled it out in the league during which matches were played on the astroturf. Players from Jarkhar Hockey Academy proved too good for their opponents and went on to lift the winners’ trophy.

In the first encounter, Jarkhar Academy prevailed over Amloh XI 5-4. They then got the better of Amargarh XI 9-6, drew 3-3 against Kila Raipur XI and defeated Bhawanigarh XI 8-5.

In the last fixture, Jarkhar Academy outperformed Sangrur XI 5-4 to emerge champions. Ravinder Singh Kala scored three goals while Jatinder Pal Singh and Lovejit Singh accounted for one goal each for the winning side whereas Sanjay Kumar and Sukhpreet Singh scored a brace each for the losing side.

Jarkhar Academy received a cash prize of Rs 15,000, in addition to the trophy. Iqbal Singh, former MLA and secretary of Nankana Sahib Public School, gave away the prizes to the winners while Inderjit Singh, chief organiser of the league, thanked the participating teams and dignitaries present.

Narinder Pal Singh Sidhu, advocate Harkamal Singh and Jagroop Singh Jarkhar, chairman, president and chief organiser of Jarkhar Sports Festival committee, along with other office-bearers, namely Jagdeep Singh Kahlon, Narain Singh Grewal, Navtej Singh Teja, Yadvinder Singh Toor, sarpanch Balwinder Singh Mehmoodpura, Daljeet Singh and Mohna Jodha, congratulated the team players on their victory.