The All India Public Sector Hockey Tournament 2025 continued on its second day at the SAI hockey ground in Kolkata, with a thrilling match between SAIL and UBI in Pool A. The contest ended in a 3-3 draw, giving both teams a point each. SAIL, who had dominated the opening day, taking down NALCO 17-0, now has four points from one victory and one draw. UBI, on the other hand, needs to win their next match against NALCO by a margin of at least 18 goals to qualify for the final.
In another match, Canara Bank outplayed FCI 3-2, with P.N. Purthviraj, P. Somaiah, and Chethan Malappa K. scoring goals for the Karnataka-based team. FCI, who had won their opening match against CIL 34-0, did not translate their territorial dominance into goals and ultimately lost.
The tournament is being held under the aegis of the All India Public Sector Sports Control Board (AIPSSCB) and features six Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs): FCI, NALCO, Canara Bank, UBI, SAIL, and CIL. The event aims to promote sports and well-being among employees of these organizations. The tournament will continue with two more days of matches to determine the winner.