Famous International hockey player and former Indian captain Ashok Kumar Dhyanchand on Tuesday inaugurated the ‘All India Inter-circle Hockey Tournament’ being organized by the State Bank of India (SBI) at Major Dhyanchand stadium.
The inaugural match was played between the teams of Bhopal and Kolkata circles. Bhopal team won the inaugural match with the score of 5-1. Syed Mansoor Ali received the title of ‘Man of the Match’. Hyderabad team has beaten the Patna team with the score of 6-2. H Reddy won the title of ‘Man of the Match’ as he scored 3 back to back goals during the match. The third match was played between Chennai and lucknow and in this Chennai won the match with the score of 6-0.
Earlier, at the inauguration Dhyanchand said that SBI has always been active to promote the sports. These tournaments are not only attracting the employees of the bank towards the sports but also playing a vital role in encouraging the sports in the society.
While discussing the various beneficial schemes of the bank Chief Guest and SBI General Manager Deepak Chopra extended his greetings to all the players. SBI Deputy General Manager and Block Development Officer Geeta Pillai addressed the players, bank officials and the spectators during the programme. SBI Officers’ association Vice President PK Sharma and Secretary Arun Bhagoliwal expressed their thoughts during the programme. Circle Welfare Committee’s Secretary Rajat Mohan Verma delivered the speech and presented the outline of the tournament. Verma told that teams of 10 circles are participating in the tournament. Many Arjun awardees, Olympians and international players are taking part in the tournament.
Assistant General Manager (Human Resource) Goura Prasad Mahananda expressed his gratitude.
Deputy General Manager Subbaraman, SBI Award Staff Employees Union Bhopal Circle President RS Rana along with other officials remained present during the occasion.