Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh shine at All India Civil Services Hockey tournament in Kakinada
The Hindu
Maharashtra Secretariat dominates with an 18-0 win in the All India Civil Services Hockey Tournament.
The Maharashtra Secretariat registered a thumping 18-0 victory against Goa Secretariat on the second day of the All India Civil Services Hockey Tournament (men)-2025, being held at the District Sports Authority ground in Kakinada city. Eight matches were held on the second day of the tournament.
Kerala Secretariat lost 9-0 to Delhi Secretariat, and Odisha Secretariat beat Puducherry Secretariat with 6-0 score. Chhattisgarh Secretariat registered the second biggest victory with 13-0 lead against Gujarat Secretariat.
In the match between Hyderabad and Kochi, the former registered a 8-1 victory. Chhattisgarh lost to Mumbai with 5-1 score. In the afternoon, Raipur emerged winner with 6-2 score against Goa, and Madhya Pradesh lost to Telangana with 4-3 score.

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