The inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League opened at Raipur’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium on 21 October, the Sports Ministry said. Union minister of state Raksha Khadse attended as guest of honour.
The release described an opening edition with six franchises and 132 players. It presented the competition as a platform for local hockey and young athletes. The announcement does not provide final tournament results, which should be checked through subsequent official updates.
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Source: Press Information Bureau. Original release: 21 OCT 2026. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326255
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