Inter-Collegiate Hockey tournament begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Sept 28: The Inter-Collegiate (Men) Hockey Tournament 2026-27 commenced at the University of Jammu Hockey Field today, with MBS College of Engineering and Technology Jammu defeating GDC Kunjwani by 2-1 in the opening match.

Pranveer Singh scored both goals for MBS College in the 8th and 17th minutes, while Tavneer Singh scored GDC Kunjwani’s lone goal in the 55th minute.

Ajaz Malik, Physical Director, GDC Kunjwani, was the chief guest. He was introduced to the players and officials before the match in the presence of HS Gill (Retd DySP) and Administrator, MBS College of Engineering and Technology, Ramesh Sharma (Retd), Volleyball Coach, University of Jammu and Jai Bharat, Wrestling Coach.

The match was officiated by Jagjit Singh (Hockey Coach), Mukesh Kumar and Rishiv Sharma (Physical Directors) and Harinderpal Singh, Chanveer Singh and Sukhchinder Singh.

The tournament is being organised by the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu, under the supervision of PD Singh, University Hockey Coach. The semifinals will be played tomorrow from 10 am.