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National Hockey: Amandeep Lakra, Chirmako Net 3 Each As Odisha Wallop Rajasthan 11-1

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha made short work of Rajasthan in the 14th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship on Wednesday.

Playing their opening match in Pool E, Odisha rode hat-tricks from Amandeep Lakra (2nd minute, 46th, 49th) and Sudeep Chirmako (17th, 48th, 58th) to an 11-1 win at Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.

Ajay Kumar Ekka (15th, 26th) netted a brace while Matiyas Dang (9th), Kerobin Lakra (29th) and Rajat Akash Tirkey (50th) scored a goal each. Rajasthan captain Vijendra Singh got a consolation goal when his side had already conceded 10.

In another Pool E fixture, Puducherry routed Arunachal Pradesh 7-0.

OB Bureau

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