Chhattisgarh Hockey League to launch inaugural season in Raipur

The inaugural season of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) is scheduled to begin on October 22 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in Raipur. The opening match will feature the Rajdhani Royals against the Nyayadhani Knights.

Organized by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department of the Government of Chhattisgarh, the league is the state’s first official state-level hockey competition. The tournament will consist of 18 matches played among six franchise-based teams, with the final set for November 1.

League Ambassador Sardar Singh stated that the initiative aims to provide a structured platform for local players to develop into national and international stars. The league features 132 players selected to compete across the various regional franchises.