Muzaffarnagar and Gautam Buddh Nagar set for thrilling police hockey final

The 27th Inter-District Police Hockey Championship 2026 for the Meerut Zone witnessed thrilling encounters on August 23, 2026, at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Beta-2, Greater Noida. The tournament, organized by the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate, features both men's and women's categories and has reached its decisive stages with intense competition among district police teams.

In the men's quarter-final, Muzaffarnagar defeated Hapur 2-1 in a closely contested match to advance to the semi-finals. The first semi-final saw Gautam Buddh Nagar deliver a commanding performance, crushing Baghpat 7-1 to secure their place in the final. The scoreline reflected the dominance of the home team, which capitalized on their home advantage at the Greater Noida venue.

The second semi-final proved to be the most exciting match of the day, with Muzaffarnagar edging past Meerut in a high-scoring thriller by 5-4. Both teams displayed attacking hockey, but Muzaffarnagar held their nerve to book a final berth against Gautam Buddh Nagar. The narrow victory demonstrated the competitive spirit and skill level across participating district police teams.

The championship will conclude on August 24, 2026, with two final matches scheduled. The women's category final between Meerut and Ghaziabad will kick off at 11:00 AM, followed by the men's final between Gautam Buddh Nagar and Muzaffarnagar at 3:00 PM. Both matches promise exciting hockey as the district teams vie for championship honors in this prestigious inter-district police sporting event. The tournament continues to showcase the athletic prowess and team spirit among police personnel across the Meerut Zone.