Punjab men win national title with Jugraj.

• Former champion Punjab defeated Madhya Pradesh 4-1 in the final of the 15th men’s national hockey at Jhansi.

• Punjab, led by Hardik Singh, had the bulk of possession but struggled to break past the MP defence.

• Punjab scored its first goal in the half time when Pratap Lakra scored.

• Jaskaran Singh and Maninder Singh extended Punjab’s lead in the second half.

• Uttar Pradesh secured third place in the final, beating Manipur 1-1.