RSPB Triumphs in 95th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament

Defending champion Indian Railways – RSPB defeated Indian Oil Corporation 5-3 in the final of the 95th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament. Key players Gursahibjit Singh, Simranjot Singh, Yuvraj Walmiki, and Mukul Sharma contributed significantly to RSPB's victory, overcoming a spirited fightback by IOC.

Defending champion Indian Railways – RSPB trounced Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) 5-3 in the final to claim the 95th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament on Sunday.

RSPB showcased an aggressive stance early on, with Gursahibjit Singh scoring in the seventh minute via a precise penalty corner. Simranjot Singh doubled the lead just two minutes later from open play.

Yuvraj Walmiki bolstered RSPB's advantage with goals in the 18th and 58th minutes, alongside Mukul Sharma's contribution in the 35th minute. Despite a valiant effort by IOC, registering goals by Talwinder Singh and Rajbir Singh, RSPB emerged victorious.

(With inputs from agencies.)