KATHMANDU, April 11: The departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) has won the title of Girija Prasad Koirala Memorial 4th National Men's Hockey Championship organized by the Nepal Hockey Association in Morang. 

In the final held last night at the Biratnagar-based Martyrs' Stadium, TAC defeated Nepal Police 1-0, winning the title. TAC was also the title holder of the previous tournament as well. 

Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki who attended the award distribution ceremony as the chief guest spoke of the need for hosting a women's hockey tournament of the South Asia region in Biratnagar. He underlined the need for building a stadium of international standard in the province to encourage youths to seek careers in sports. 

The province’s Social Development Minister Buddhi Kumar Rajbhandari, Hockey Association senior vice-chair Anil Prasad Sharma, Nepali Congress central member Dr Dila Sangraula and  tournament coordinator Ranjan Thapa among others were there to present awards to the winners. 

With the victory, TAC bagged Rs 75,000 and a trophy, and Nepal Police Rs 41,000 and a trophy. The Sudurpaschim Province won Rs 25,000 for the third position. It defeated Madhesh Province in the final. 

The tournament that kicked off on April 5 was participated by two departmental teams and Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Province teams.

 
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