Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey event: IAF beat Army Southern Command

Indian Air Force beat Indian Army (Southern Command) 2-0 in the opening match of the 7th edition of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2026, organised by Air Force Sports Control Board.

Agniveer Vinayak Santosh Hande was declared as Man of the Match. A total of 16 Teams will be participating in this tournament. The opening ceremony was attended by Air Marshal S Sivakumar, VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA), who declared the tournament open. The Chief Guest presented a cheque of Rs 25,000 to Hande.  Speaking on the occasion, Air Marshal Sivakumar said, “We are delighted to be back with the Marshal of the Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament, which is the most prestigious tournament in the country.

“This tournament will provide a platform for the elite hockey teams of the country. Indian Air Force will ensure that no stone is left unturned in the smooth conduct of the tournament.”