UditVani, Jamshedpur : The city of Jamshedpur is set to become the heartbeat of Indian hockey as the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA) proudly announces its hosting of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025, scheduled from 30th September to 10th October 2025.
This premier national-level tournament will bring together the powerhouses of Indian hockey representing India’s top departments and institutions. A total of 18 elite teams has been divided into four pools:
Pool A: Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, Punjab National Bank, All India Police Sports Control Board, Tamil Nadu Police, Union Bank of India
Pool B: Railway Sports Promotion Board, Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Central Reserve Police Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Punjab & Sind Bank
Pool C: Services Sports Control Board, Steel Plants Sports Board, Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports, Central Industrial Security Force
Pool D: Food Corporation of India, Sports Authority of India, ITBP Central Hockey Team, Central Board of Direct Taxes
The tournament will kick off on 30th September with thrilling opening encounters. Over the following days, hockey enthusiasts will witness high-voltage matches leading up to the grand finale on 10th October 2025 at the NTHA ground, Jamshedpur.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gurmeet Singh Rao expressed immense pride in hosting this national event: “At Naval Tata Hockey Academy, our mission has always been to nurture talent and provide a world-class platform for the game. Hosting the Senior Men Inter-Department Nationals is not just an honour, but a celebration of hockey’s legacy and future in India.”
The tournament will not only highlight the fierce departmental rivalries but also showcase India’s most skilled and experienced players battling for the top honour. The championship promises intensity, passion, and the spirit of Indian hockey at its very best.
With Jamshedpur’s rich legacy in sports and the state-of-the-art facilities at NTHA, the 5th Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship is expected to be a milestone event, drawing fans, players, and the hockey fraternity together in a spectacular display of the sport.
Event Details:
Dates: 30TH September – 10TH October 2025
Venue: Naval Tata Hockey Academy Ground, ISWP, Jamshedpur
Teams: 18 (Divided into 4 Pools)
Highlights: Quarter Finals on 7th October, Semi Finals on 9th October, and the Final on 10th October 2025.
