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Thriller at Reid Avenue: ONHC stun RCHC – A in Andriesz Shield opener despite Pakistani star power
Daily FT
|June 10, 2025
IF Sunday night’s electric clash at the Colombo International Hockey Arena is any indication, the 2025 Andriesz Shield will be a season unlike any other.
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In a match that blended international star power, home-grown grit, and an underdog narrative worthy of folklore, Old Nalanda Hockey Club (ONHC) delivered a thunderous statement by toppling the heavily favoured Royal College Hockey Club - A (RCHC-A) 5-2 in the tournament's curtain-raiser.
The Andriesz Shield, organised by the Colombo Hockey Association-the governing body for Colombo District hockey is not just a tournament. It is a proving ground, a legacy-laden battleground that showcases Sri Lanka's finest club talent. And this year, it welcomed an unexpected but thrilling twist: international talent entering the fray.
All eyes, unsurprisingly, were on RCHC-A's marquee signing — Waseem, a standout from the Pakistan national team and Captain of Pakistan Petroleum. His presence alone elevated the evening to a spectacle. Fans poured in for a glimpse of elite-level hockey, and Waseem delivered with skill, precision, and the flair of a seasoned international. But in sport, names alone don't win games — cohesion, hunger, and execution do. And that's precisely where ONHC outshone their star-studded opponents.
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