Indian Jrs win Challenge Open men's U-21 tourney in Poland

Chennai, June 4 (UNI) Indian colts won the seventh Junior Challenges Open men's hockey tournament at Gnizno in Poland today defeating the host nation 3-0 in the final.

According to information received here, the juniors overcame cold weather conditions to emerge victors.

Captain V Raja put the team in the lead with a field goal.

Raghunath doubled the lead converting a penalty stroke, after which Sardara Singh found the target again off a field goal.

The juniors began their campaign in the tournament with a huge 4-0 win against traditional rivals Pakistan and defeated Germany 3-2. The Indians who had won all the five matches conceded just four goals in the tournament. They scored 32 goals, in all.

Reacting to the team's victory, Mr Jyothikumaran, in a statement, said it would augur well for the team's performance in future tournaments.

The team is scheduled to return to New Delhi on June 5.

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