Chhattisgarh News: Hockey players of Chhattisgarh are going to get a big platform. Sports and Youth Welfare Department Chhattisgarh Hockey League Is going to organize the first season of. It will be affiliated with Hockey India and is said to be the country's first state level hockey league. The competition will be given a professional and commercial format on the lines of Hockey India League.
League organized in Raipur Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium Will be in. Probable date of its matches 21 October to 1 November 2026 Has been laid.
Arun Sau launched logo and mascot
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Arun Saw Unveiled the league's logo, tagline and mascot in Raipur. He said that its objective is to give a big platform to the young hockey talents of the state and to provide them an opportunity to play and learn with the best players of the country.
According to him, Chhattisgarh has a rich tradition of hockey. This league will help in providing national level experience and better competitive environment to the players of the state.
There will be competition between these 6 teams
Six teams representing different regions of the state will participate in the first season of Chhattisgarh Hockey League. in these Rajdhani Royals, Chitrakoot Challengers, Sanskardhani Strikers, Chakradhar Champions, Nyadhani Knights and Mainpat Titans Are included.
All six teams will play the first league match. The teams securing top four positions in the points table will reach the semi-finals. After this the winner will be decided in the final match.
The tagline will be 'Chalav Re Sangi, Hockey Khelbo'
tagline of the league “Come on buddy, play hockey.” Which means, “Come on friends, let’s play hockey.” Its logo is based on the map of Chhattisgarh. The official mascot of the league 'Baghwa' The name will be Tiger, which is a symbol of courage, strength and fearlessness.
Hockey India will appoint umpire
All umpires and technical officials of the competition will be appointed by Hockey India. Its objective is to maintain technical quality and fairness in matches.
Entry will be free for spectators
Chhattisgarh Hockey League will not be limited to only sports matches. Entertainment programs will also be organized every day during the tournament. The special thing is that Entry of spectators in all matches is completely free Will happen. With this, preparations are being made to connect youth and sports lovers to the stadium in large numbers.