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Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex: Defending champions Army Boys Sports Company, runners-up Dhyanchand Academy, and last year’s third-placed RoundGlass Academy got off to an easy winning start in the 8th SNBP All-India Boys Under-16 Hockey Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex near here on Tuesday.

In Pool F, defending champs Army Boys Sports Company once again showcased their prowess, downing Vijay Hockey Academy from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 6-3. Arjun was the star of the match, contributing five goals (2’, 24’, 30’, 33’, 40’), while Prasnt Aind (47’) chipped in with a goal.

Vijay Hockey Academy had Amit Dayal (4’), Gurudatt Kumar (34’), and Shiv Shankar Bind (41’) score, but Army Boys held strong to maintain their lead. Vijay Academy suffered their second loss and bowed out.