Uttar Pradesh’s luck ran out finally in the penalty shootout as Karnataka prevailed in sudden death to win the men’s hockey gold of the 36th National Games at the Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.
Earlier, Haryana won the women’s the women’s title with a solitary goal win over Punjab.
In an engrossing men’s final, Karnataka stared at defeat when it trailed 1-2 with four minutes remaining. However, Harish Mutagar scored the equaliser to take the match to penalties.
