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15th Joe Fernandis Hockey Tournament 2026: Vandana Katariya Scores Brace As Central Railway Thrash Republicans SC 6-0
24htopnews | June 6, 2026 12:08 PM CST

Vandana Katariya struck twice as Central Railway demolished Republicans SC 6-0 in the Elite Women's semi-final of the 15th Joe Fernandis Memorial Hockey Tournament in Mumbai. Western Railway edged Union Bank of India 1-0, while Greater Mumbai Police cruised to a 6-0 win over Arctic Super Boys in the Senior Men's semi-final.

Mumbai, June 5: Central Railway outplayed Republicans SC, scoring an authoritative 6-0 win in an Elite Women's semi-final match of the 15th Joe Fernandis Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026, organised by the AHWA and played at the St. Stanislaus High School turf ground, Bandra.

Central Railway dominate semi-final

Leading Central Railway's charge to victory was prolific goal-scorer Vandana Katariya, who scored two goals. Vandana's teammates Khushi Katariya, Anita S., Shashi Prabha, and H. Lalrautfeli all contributed with a goal each to round off the winning margin.

In another match, Western Railway got the better of Union Bank of India by a narrow 1-0 margin. Nikita S. scored the decisive winning goal.


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