Hockey Gangpur Odisha started their campaign with a winning note in the 6th National Sub-Junior Hockey (Div-A) Tournament, defeating Hockey Andhra Pradesh by 5-0 goals at Imphal in Manipur on Monday.
Captain Nahas Barwa and Manip Korketta of Gangpur netted double goals each and the team dominated the group-C league match. Nahas drew the first blood in the 27th minute. After the change of sides, Nahas double the lead in the 49th minutes.
Manip scored two goals in the 52nd and 63rd minutes while Cyril lugun netted a goal in the 59th minutes. Gangpur will take on Hockey Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
Gangpur placed in the group-C along with Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Delhi Hockey.