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Chhattisgarh Hockey League Set to Begin with Rajdhani Royals vs Nyayadhani Knights

News18•18-10-2026, 16:30

•The inaugural season of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League kicks off on October 22 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in Raipur.
•A total of 18 matches will be played among six franchise-based teams, culminating in the final on November 1.
•Former Indian captain Sardar Singh is the League Ambassador, aiming to help local players develop into national and international stars.
•The tournament features 132 players, including marquee Indian hockey Olympians like Surender Kumar, SV Sunil, and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay.

The inaugural season of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League starts on October 22 with an opening match between Rajdhani Royals and Nyayadhani Knights.

Sardar Singh serves as the League Ambassador for the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League.

The league features six franchise-based teams playing a total of 18 matches, culminating in a final on November 1.