The 16th edition of JDT Truck Permit-Olympian Prithipal Singh Hockey Festival kicked off amid much fanfare at the Jarkhar Sports Stadium here..
The tournament, organised by Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Charitable Trust, saw a vibrant opening ceremony amid loud cheers from the audience.
It was inaugurated by Padma Shri awardee Baldev Singh and Jarkhar Games chairperson Pal Singh Sidhu.
The festival features 16 teams competing in senior and junior categories.
In the opening senior category match, Moga outclassed Ferozepur 5-2. Neeta Club of Rampur edged past Amargarh Centre in a thrilling encounter that ended 7-7 in regulation time before Rampur clinched a 3-1 victory in the penalty shootout.
In the junior section, Ghawaddi School defeated HTC Centre, Rampur, 2-1. EK Noor Academy, Tahing, showcased attacking brilliance to overpower Amargarh Hockey Centre 7-3.
Chief organiser Jagroop Singh Jarkhar said the tournament has a total prize purse of 1.5 lakh for the senior category.
